Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

• The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the receipt of invoices and matching of invoices to purchase orders and proof of delivery, Approval or Rejection of RSS Claims Submissions and payment of Management Expenses

Duties

• Submission of RSS Approvals for Cash and Supplier Orders
• Administer a portfolio of supplier accounts, ensuring that suppliers are paid on time to maximise discount and that account queries are resolved in time
• Ensure that internal controls are adhered to and accurate payments are made
• Perform supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis and outstanding items resolved
• Responsible for the validation and authorisation of all payments. Applicants should be able to multitask, work under pressure and handle large volumes of processing
• Assist with daily management expenses processing
• Daily financial reporting to management
• Management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform Quality Assurance on Claims Payments

Requisites

• Qualifications and Experience:
• Grade 12 with accounting & mathematics (Financial qualification would be beneficial)
• Minimum 3 years+ Accounts Payable experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience or working on relevant financial package (JD Edwards would be beneficial)
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Results orientated and deadline driven
• Capacity to operate independently in a high-pressure environment
• Critical thinking skills and an eye for detail
• Problem solving
• Financial and business acumen
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders
• Conflict resolution
• Assertiveness
• Teamwork
• Strong quality and client service orientation
• Strong research and learning orientation
• Strong Analytical and Business reporting skills
• Conceptual flexibility and ability to understand the context and bigger picture
• Competencies:
• Sound relationship building skills across all levels
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
• Strong co-ordination, organizational and planning skills
• Results orientated, pro-active and deadline driven
• Capacity to operate under extreme pressure
• Strong quality and client service orientation
• Ability to drive decisions and work independently
• Strong research and learning orientation
• Strong Analytical and Business reporting skills
• Conceptual flexibility and ability to understand the context and bigger picture
• Conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Learning and researching
• Following instructions and procedures
• Working with people
• Adhering to principles and values
• Namibian National who understands the business and people culture

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted