Accounts Payable Controller - Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Manages the entire Accounts Payable process
• Ensure all invoices have appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Responsible for reviewing reconciliations and preparing payment proposal
• Following-up with business daily for outstanding paperwork related to processing of Critical and foreign Suppliers and ensuring all required paperwork has been sent and signed as per policy.
• Manages Customer Vendor Relations, and the Maintenance of Vendor Compliance
• Responsible for clearing I/C accounts
• Develop implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Provides accounting assistance to manager and operations staff; responds to accounts payable questions/concerns to meet business needs.
• Trains, motivatess monitor and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.  Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personal actions – in line with the company policy
• Manages the AP Admin which includes semi-annual and annual reviews, performance rating
• Monitors spending for adherence to working capital, recommends variances as necessary.
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of replacement, immediate needs, and destabilizations reserve requests.
• Assists with monthly closing process and communication with the accounting department including consolidation of accruals
• Assists with other projects as needed

Qualifications & Experience    

• 5-8 years’ experience in accounts payable- local and foreign – advantageous if it’s in FSSC environment
• 3-5 years supervisory/management experience
• BCOM or equivalent degree NQF7
• Sound knowledge of an ERP system, preferably SAP (ECC6) Sound knowledge of AP systems, policies and procedures –
• Exposure to working with Navision / Syspro would be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of the regulatory, statutory and compliance frameworks affecting area of responsibility
• Advanced MS Excel skills