Accounts P/R Analyst III

About the role: ​

The Accounts Payable Specialist prepares, records, verifies, analyzes, and reports accounts payable/receivable transactions. This role involves paying vendor invoices and receiving and posting customer payments on a timely basis. The specialist maintains and reconciles accounts payable/receivable ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports. They prepare analyses and reconciliations of bill runs to detect fraud and ensure that transaction entry verification procedures are followed. The role may also involve preparing and delivering low-volume customer billing and responding to resulting queries. This is a developing professional role with working knowledge in the discipline, broadening capabilities, and full proficiency in theories and processes. The specialist typically follows prescribed guidelines or procedures to resolve problems and works with a moderate level of guidance. They can also train or mentor new colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

Edit and create new supplier accounts on the accounting system.Ensure invoices comply with SARS requirements and contain correct company information.Match purchase orders with corresponding invoices. Capture supplier invoices accurately and promptly, including contra deals and credit cards.Reconcile supplier statements and request outstanding invoices/credit notes. Review supplier age analysis bi-monthly to prevent cost duplication and ensure account accuracy.Process all supplier invoices within the month they occur and manage inter-company accounts.Ensure timely payments of supplier invoices and maintain accurate records.

Experience Requirements:

Proven experience in managing supplier accounts and processing invoices. Familiarity with SARS requirements for valid tax invoices.Strong attention to detail, especially in matching purchase orders and invoices.Proficiency in capturing and reconciling supplier invoices and statements. Experience in managing supplier age analysis and preventing cost duplication.Ability to handle inter-company invoices/accounts and ensure balance.Skilled in ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers.Experience in maintaining accurate financial records and developing efficient processes.

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