Accounts Payable Clerk at Icebolethu Group

Description

Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu Group is currently in search of a Fixed Term Accounts Payable Clerk, for a duration of Four (4) months. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions for payment authorisation, administrative and general operations support, filing, report preparation and query - handling services within the Group Finance Department.

Minimum Qualifications.

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related qualification.

Experience and Knowledge required.

• 2 years of experience working within accounts payable

Skills and Competencies required.

• Bookkeeping
• Financial and mathematical
• Integrity
• Communication
• Time management
• Computer literacy

Key Performance Areas

Administrative Support:

• Receive, review, and verify invoices.
• Sort, code and match invoices and capture for payment in accordance with approvals framework.
• Ensure payment terms are strictly adhered to.
• Prepare payment requests and pay run schedules for approval.
• Reconcile creditor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Forward remittance advice to suppliers.
• Track expenses and prepare expense reports.
• Assist with month-end closing and all supporting documents.

Resolve Queries:

• Maintain accounts payable filing system, follow up on missing documentation and ensure all documents are available.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and queries.
• Check and confirm banking details with creditors.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.

Reporting:

• Provide information on resource requirements for work objectives.
• Use and report on the use of assets/resources within area of responsibility, in line with standard procedures.
• Assist in gathering and capturing information for reporting.
• Compile standardised reports and consolidate documents.
• Communicate with employees and management, to assist and convey information.
• Provide general / administrative support.