Reference: JHB005553-Koki-1

Our client based in Midrand is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. The candidate must have 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role. They must possess experience in Foreign Payments and Payment Reconciliations, foreign payment operations with banks and Reconciling AP vendor accounts.

Responsibilities:
·         Engage business with an objective of resolving payables reconciling items to statement;
·         Preparing relevant documentation for the bank for the payment instructions or swap/forwarding of the FEC’s;
·         Verification of BEE. Ensuring vendors are complaint and have updated documentation;
·         Checking Accounts Payable team recons and documentations before approving for payment;
·         Tracking of the age analysis and resolving outstanding issues daily
·         Management / Administration of Foreign Payments and Payment Reconciliations;
·         Reporting on future payment requirements to assist cash flow forecasting;
·         Managing the Accounts Payable team;
·         Reconciling AP vendor accounts;
·         Allocations of credits to the correct GL account. i.e. rebates, price protection, RTV etc.
·         Managing the bank’s facility used to pay foreign vendors.
 
Education and Experience:
·         Experience in managing foreign creditors and payables;
·         3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (IT industry experience beneficial);
·         Experience in foreign payment operations with banks;
·         Any qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields.Technical Competencies:
·         Advanced Excel (Advanced formulas)
·         MS Office Suite and knowledge regarding accounting principlesv

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