ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to:)

Accounts Payable:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit claims

• Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders and / or other supporting documentation

• Identification of discrepancies on invoices and performing appropriate remedial action

• Processing expense and credit card claims

• Knowledge on prepayments / PO clearing and reconciliation

• Experience in manufacturing / stock related procure to pay function

• Monthly supplier statement reconciliations

• Ensuring all invoices are keyed into accounting system within end of month deadlines

• Assisting with vendor payments

• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of the supplier master file and ensuring any required updates are made in a

timely manner

• Assistance with managing the AP email account

Accounts Receivable:

• Processing customer payments, claims & rebates.

• Carry out billing, collection, allocation, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.

• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.

• Performing account reconciliations, monitoring of customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments

and other irregularities.

• Investigate and resolve customer queries.

• Assisting with month end closing

• Weekly reporting to the AR Lead on work in progress and debtor’s status as well as monthly reporting, including

outstanding balances within AR

• Completion of collections follow up emails and calls to customers to ensure timely payment of invoices

• Maintenance of customer master data and processing updates as required

• Maintenance and update of customer pricing books

• Assistance with managing the AR email account

KEY MEASURABLE:

• Accurate and timely entry of all relevant data with 100% accuracy
• Maintain a productive and professional relationship with internal staff and external customers and suppliers
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks through efficient and effective time management to meet required deadlines.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Education qualifications in Accounting / Finance or equivalent experience

Type of experience:

• Demonstrated relevant experience, preferably FMCG/Manufacturing industry
• Strong working knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.

Key knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships internally and externally.
• High attention to detail and accuracy within the scope of all the data entry related functions.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence using systems and software (experience with Dynamics 365 is highly desirable, strong excel and word skills).
• Efficiency to work in a high-volume environment
• Customer focused.
• Ability to see how the role fits within the company and the wider impact of transactions on other departments/team member’s work.
• A commitment to our company values.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.