Job Description
My client has a great contract position available for an experienced Accounts Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in managing creditor payments, reconciliations, and financial records in a multi-currency environment. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. With proficiency in accounting systems, and excellent communication skills, you will ensure seamless operations and provide valuable support to the financial manager. If you’re a proactive leader committed to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable process
- Review and approve invoices for payment
- Check and release employee expense/travel/subsistence claims
- Ensure all vendor inquiries are resolved in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors ensuring accurate payment processing
- Ensure all invoices are allocated to the correct general ledger accounts
- Manage the month-end close process for accounts payable
- Oversee financial analysis of new and existing suppliers
- Review supplier reconciliations prepared by the accounts payable team
- Review balance sheet reconciliations of accounts payable team
- Report on and managing key metrics: DPOs; payment on time; payment errors
- Manage admin and filing
- Ad hoc duties as required
Requirements:
- Matric, with Mathematics and Accounting
- Qualification in an Accounting discipline, advantageous
- 5+ years in a similar role at a multi-national company
- Foreign Exchange knowledge advantageous
- Proven experience with online banking software, to carry out payment runs
- Knowledge of computerised accounting systems, and their operations and applications
- Strong MS Office and MS excel skills
- Proven experience in a large ERP system (Syspro and/or SAP preferred)
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