Accounts Payable Specialist at Barrick Gold Corporation

Position Description

The Barrick Africa & Middle East Team is seeking to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist to join and grow our team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility of the regional accounts payable and segmental reporting function.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnership s

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Full accounts payable function for all our corporate entities (full PO to invoice cycle).
• Collaborate with the relevant departments to ensure accurate allocation of costs across various sites and cost centres.
• Review monthly AP Age Analysis and effectively managing all supplier queries.
• Processing of cashbook transactions.
• Assist with accounting month-end and year-end close processes for smaller entities. 
• Ensure monthly GL and bank reconciliations are completed timeously and accurately. 
• Ensure weekly payments (local & foreign) are done on time and accurately.
• Responsible for weekly FX purchases, or when required.
• Ensure accurate management of intercompany accounts, including posting and payment.
• Ensure effective communication with end users.
• Manage petty cash and preparation of the monthly recon.
• First review of monthly cost reporting for corporate cost centres.
• Assist the regional Senior Accountant with Ad-hoc requests.

Qualification Requirements:

• Accounting Degree / Diploma

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable Specialist role.
• Working knowledge of SAP. 
• Experience with inter-company transactions and cross-currency processing.
• A team player who can work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills while also comfortable to work independently as well.
• Analytical, meticulous, self-motivated, resourceful, reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Commitment to the company’s vision, values, and mission.
• Personal integrity and credibility.