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 skills QUALIFICATIONS • 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