Accounts Payable & Receivable

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 debtors 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.

Qualifications

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 members work.
• A commitment to our company values.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.