Accounts Payable Specialist at World Courier

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an Accounts Payable Specialist of World Courier (WC) an AmerisourceBergen Company, based in the head office in Kempton Park - Johannesburg, South Africa.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing of all supplier invoices accurately including printing and attaching HAWB and airline documents, including airlines information from Combinardo
• Monthly creditor reconciliations
• Ensure all global outward payments have relevant documentation
• Allocation of payments to supplier accounts in general ledger on daily basis
• Provide supporting documentation for VAT returns
• Be a back up to Accountant for E-filing of VAT returns
• Updating of Fixed Asset register
• Maintaining the monthly BBBEE supplier spend sheet and provide copy invoices when required
• Posting of Petty cash expenses in GL
• CTM billing invoice all protocols onto CSS system from occupancy report
• Post all log invoices in SAP
• Assist Accountant with forex purchases
• Manage the vendor application process, namely completion of necessary documentation and updating in SAP
• Assist Accountant with cash management
• Analysis of company credit card statement and posting of expenses to GL
• Processing of domestic creditors and preparing creditor reconciliations
• Loading of payments on internet banking site on a monthly basis
• Revising of payment terms on existing and new supplier contracts to ensure payment terms at least 30 days from statement date
• Payment to suppliers to be made in accordance to payment terms
• Distribution of remittances to suppliers
• General administration relating to suppliers
• Responding to and resolving supplier queries in the shortest time possible
• Ensure all statutory payments are made with in prescribed deadlines (pension, uif, medical aid, cell phone, First Auto, DSTV etc.
• Allocation of all debit orders to relevant expense accounts
• Processing of month end accruals and reversing of previous months accruals
• Monitoring creditors ageing
• Preparation of monthly International Agents, airline expenditure and Depot air freight report
• Weekly reconciliation of customs and clearing accounts
• Preparation of financial information for SAP implementation
• Providing documentation as and when required for audits
• Update of the Asset Register as needed, create the monthly depreciation Journal
• Customer Application to Purchase Foreign Currency- cashing in of US Dollars
• Checking the Rate of Exchange via the dealing room as needed
• Updating Costing Rate of Exchange sheet for pricing purposes
• Completing of Credit Applications 

Candidate Requirements

• SAP (3-4 years exp)
• Matric
• Finance qualification
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Self motivated
• Remains calm under pressure
• Flexible attitude
• High attention to detail
• Uses own initiative
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to follow procedures and instructions
• Able to provide relevant information on request
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written
• Good computer skills, especially excel

If you feel your experience meets this qualification and you are looking for an exciting position at a global industry leader, please apply and include an up to date copy of your CV, cover letter and desired remuneration package.