Accounts Payable Clerk at Faircape Group

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Overall maintenance of the Cashbook
• Processing of daily payments into system
• Ensure correct allocation of payments to Supplier ledgers and GL accounts.
• Supplier reconciliation completed and signing off that all invoices are matched correctly with supporting documents.
• Ensure all once-off payments are up to date and cleared daily
• Updating the once off google sheet that payment has been processed and then again after payments have been authorized
• Ensure all payments have gone through the bank
• Capturing supplier's invoices and ensuring that no long outstanding invoices have not been paid
• Investigate all invoices where there are variances to orders, and supplier statements and bring this to the attention of the buyer and accountant
• Updating creditors and recurring schedule once payment has been completed on the Google tracking sheet
• Ensure supplier cashbook allocations are correct and that the supplier ledger is what is being paid
• Monthly supplier age notes to be supplied as per the deadline schedule
• Assist with audit queries where necessary
• Filing on Google Shared Drive is updated daily
• Perform ad hoc assignments as directed

Requirements: 

Qualifications:

• Minimum NQF6 - National Diploma in Accounting advantageous 

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience in creditors and cashbooks
• Experience in Xero would be an advantage
• Accounts payable and bank reconciliations
• Solid knowledge of the bank reconciliations and full payment function
• Sound accounting knowledge
• Strong spreadsheet skills

Skills and Attributes: 

• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• High volume and accurate invoice-capturing skills 
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts in detail 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Able to perform under high pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Open and accepting to change
• Deadline driven
• Must be accurate
• Attention to detail 

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record