Accounts Clerk - Accounts Payable at Lycopodium

ADP Holdings (a wholly owned subsidiary of Lycopodium) seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Accounts Clerk - Accounts Payable to take responsibility for providing an efficient and cost-effective service to the ADP Group in respect of processing and timely payment of suppliers. The successful candidate will work in our Cape Town office, reporting to the Financial Manager and forming a part of a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional Finance team.

The tasks you'll perform (not exhaustive):

• Full Creditor’s function - Reconciling statements to Accounting Ledger, Payment execution, Remittance advices, Resolving queries, Maximizing settlement discounts
• Matching Purchase orders with Goods receive notes (GRN’s) and invoices
• Processing on Syspro
• Check relevant authorisations on Purchase orders and Invoices
• Compile payment packs for payments
• Preparation of Credit Applications
• Admin and filing
• Ad hoc duties as required.

The expertise you'll bring:

• Grade 12 (Matric), with Mathematics and Accounting.
• 5+ years in general accounting at a multi-national company.
• Foreign Exchange knowledge advantageous.
• Currently studying towards and accounting/bookkeeping qualification advantageous.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, efficiently and collaboratively in a team and knowledge sharing environment, with colleagues across all business units.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including suppliers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, specifically Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the 3-way matching principle.
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Demonstrate ability to and/or proficiency in the use of ERP & Financial software packages.
• Proficiency in Syspro advantageous.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Regular, timely feedback to the Financial Manager / Management.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.