Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Position: SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Introduction

SPAR Western Cape, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd., is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk.

- Reporting to the Divisional Accountant The purpose of this position is to Manage the Non-Trade Creditors section of SPAR Western Cape and Namibia effectively. This includes Managing the Non- trade creditors payment function to ensure accurate and timeous reconciliation and payments of suppliers, as well as adherence of internal controls within the Finance area.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Prepare and review supplier recons for accuracy, completeness and adherence to policy and required quality

Prepare payments for all due and payable Recons

Assist the team with any outstanding queries and claims on recons, and handle escalated supplier matters

Obtain authorisation for payments drawn

Handle admin, housekeeping, and relieve the team

Assess and monitor progress on training provided to the team

Assist with scheduling of workflow and optimise processing to improve efficiency

Maintain professional relationship with suppliers and internal departments

Run Non-Trade Creditors ledger and monthly reporting

Assisting with internal and external auditors’ requirements

Filing and archiving of all relevant documentation

Ad hoc duties
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Assist with DC-owned and Perfected store payments
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Maintain Workflow for new and changed non-Trade vendors

Minimum requirements

REWUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 (with Maths and/or Accounting) or equivalent qualification

SAP Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification an advantage

Must have a minimum of 2-5 years Creditors recon experience

Knowledge of creditors systems and processes essential

Previous supervisory experience an advantage

Experience in high volume and high value recons

Strong computer literacy and advanced Excel essential

Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Planning and organisational skills