Administrator: Accounts Payable at Eva-Last Distributors PTY Ltd

OVERVIEW:
Do you want to be a part of a fast-growing company that’s committed to leading global change in the way people build and live?
Exciting opportunity to work with a leading manufacturer and distributor of building products in the outdoor living segment.

OUR CORE VALUES:
Sustainability:
Care for our planet and future generations steer us towards sustainable manufacturing & environmentally friendly building products.

Innovation:
Industry leaders in cutting-edge composite building technologies. Designing for the future!

Accountability:
Reliable and trusted global brand with a proven track record in providing quality, class-leading products and services! We strive to always do what is right!

Customer Excellence:
We understand that our customer experience determines our existence and that will always be our number one priority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring internal controls are adequately carried out and documented, including preparation of weekly/monthly reconciliations, payment runs and processing of support documentation timeously.
• Provide the payables exposure to the Financial Manager weekly/monthly.
• Recording of supplier invoices ensuring compliance with VAT legislation.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and requesting statements from suppliers.
• Preparing payment remittances to suppliers on a timely basis.
• Preparing month end payables/creditors reconciliations.
• Follow up and report on reconciling differences.
• Analyze recorded expense base and report on potential saving opportunities.
• Maintaining and reporting of manufacturing control accounts.
• The role is based at the Eva-Last head offices in Muldersdrift, full time office attendance is compulsory.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None, report any breaches in internal control process to the financial manager.

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Achievement Focus: Deadline orientated.
• Good Communicator: Communicate effectively with various business stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning: Be willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Problem Solving ability: Solve reconciling differences.
• Business Acumen: Identify cost saving opportunities in the business.
• Business Ethics: Ensure all transaction are conducted ethically.
• Cooperation: Collaborate with the organization to meet deadlines and outcomes.
• Technical Expertise: Record transactions accurately on a timely basis.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Full time work attendance.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Personal Appearance: Always appear neat and professional.
• Professionalism: Treat all stakeholders with respect.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school Matric or equivalent and appropriate post matric accounting or booking qualification and appropriate experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable track record in performing the role.
• Happy to take a hands-on approach.
• Minimum of 2 years in a comparable position in a growing small to medium sized organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• System experience with SAP would be beneficial.
• A mindset of operational excellence (continuous improvement).

CERTIFICATES/LICENCES/REGISTRATIONS
South African driver’s license

SKILLS:

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks.
• Data entry and word processing skills.
• Well organized.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.