Accountant (Junior) at Human Accent

Main Purpose of Job

• You will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, preparing monthly creditor reconciliations and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
• You will process daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting, and recording accounts payables and other general ledger data.

Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)

• Accounts Payable Management:
• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Review and reconcile statements from suppliers, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for invoice processing.

Payment Processing:

• Prepare and process payment batches and electronic payments.
• Manage the payment schedule to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Monitor and address any issues related to payment processing, such as rejected payments or payment inquiries from suppliers.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with company policies in all aspects of accounts payable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all vendor transactions.
• Assist in financial audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to accounts payable.
• Ensure supplier compliance with BBBEE requirements and assist in compilation of supporting data for BBBEE verification.

Reporting and Month-End Processes:

• Generate regular reports on accounts payable activities, including ageing reports and cash flow analysis.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the audit of sales representative expense claims back to supporting data
• Assist in the processing of intercompany journals and month-end journals
• Daily update of entities' bank balances and compilation of daily bank reconciliations
• Processing good received notes (GRV’s) onto pastel for stock received and verifying the accuracy of the information on supplier invoices

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION

• Bachelor of commerce- Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years work experience
• Proven experience as a Creditors Accountant
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, financial regulations, and compliance.

SKILLS/PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
• Advanced Excel
• Good knowledge of Pastel/similar accounting system