G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, currently has a vacancy for a Accounts Payable Clerk based at our Head Office in Centurion Gauteng, South Africa.
The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which the Accounts Payable Clerk plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.
Main Purpose of Position
To manage the full Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely processing and payment of invoices. This role is also responsible for comprehensive supplier reconciliations and effectively resolving both internal and external Accounts Payable queries, while strictly adhering to company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
Main Responsibilities
Perform The Accounts Payable Function
- Responsible for the collection, matching & batching of Accounts Payable data, and follow up on outstanding information as required
- Ensure accurate processing of accounts payable data
- Ensure timeous payment of all accounts, in line with vendor payment terms and cash flow requirements
- Report account deviation to Finance Manager
- Ensure adhere to ISO & Company policies & procedures, Supplier Agreements and SARS regulations at all times
Reconcile Supplier Accounts And Payments
- Perform all relevant reconciliations pertaining to Accounts Payable
- Clear payments
- Reconcile and clear outstanding items
Reconcile Bank Accounts
- Perform all relevant reconciliations pertaining to bank accounts
- Ensure accurate processing of bank transactions
- Report daily on operational cash flow
Attend To Supplier Queries And Queries From Internal Departments
- Attend to supplier queries within the allocated turnaround times
- Maintain open communication channels with all relevant departments
- Escalate unresolved queries.
Health and Safety
- Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
- Discuss all safety incidents on all levels
- Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/ management
- Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
- Distribute safety information as and when required
Ideal Candidate
Qualification & Experience
- Grade 12/Matric Equivalent
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or relevant certificate will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 3 years accounts payable experience in the accounting environment would be deemed appropriate for this level.
- Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes
- Knowledge of how to perform reconciliations
- Knowledge of Systems: RAMCO, Evolution, Pastel and SAP
Skills and Attributes
- Computer Literacy (Google Workspace and MS Office Suite)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understanding the organisational environment
- Supporting and working with others
- Delivering objectives
- Dealing with complexity
- Delivering great customer service
- Sharing and Cooperating
Package Description
Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage