Accounts Payable Officer (Regular Employment)

Key Responsibilities:My role of Accounts Payable Officer is accountable for making payments for goods and services and processing invoices accurately.I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR: Processing of invoices, payments and handling purchase order exceptions Providing support to users of the procurement system when required Building rapport with internal and external stakeholders including vendors Ensuring vendors are paid within established time frames and in accordance with company policies and procedures • Vendor statement reconciliations Responding to all internal and external queries Preparation of GL journals and GL account reconciliations Ensuring compliance with Smartgroup’s Group Procurement Policy Preparing and maintaining accounts payable process documentation EXPERIENCE Understanding of finance systems and processes. Proven ability to work in a team environment. Proven ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously. • High attention to detail.• Excellent communication skills• Intermediate level of Excel skillsQUALIFICATIONS Experience in a similar role with an in depth understanding of accounts payable processes; and Exposure to systems like Netsuite, Approval Plus and FloQast (would be advantageous) • Exposure to a high-volume environment Diploma or degree qualified in accounting. Intermediate level of Excel skills My Successfactors: Establishing and maintaining good working relationships outside the finance team to ensure timely payment of suppliers Developing and maintaining knowledge of Group processes, systems and controls environment Simultaneously managing a variety of different tasks and managing time allocation appropriately to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail and accuracy Working autonomously and understanding when issues should be escalated Originating action and implementing solutions to improve existing process Working comfortably in managing high volume transactions Originally posted on Himalayas