Senior Accounts Payable Administrator at De Beers Group

Duties and tasks;

• Contribute to process evolution and improvement.
• Efficiently manage invoices from local, group, and foreign suppliers.
• Conduct creditor reconciliations prior to payments.
• Ensure timely payments following group payment guidelines.
• Professionally address creditor inquiries and resolve them promptly.
• Follow-up on outstanding payments and clear old invoices in both received not vouchered and creditors age analysis accounts.
• Maintain monthly accrual lists for local and foreign transactions.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable control accounts and create lead schedules.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and confirmation of inter-company accounts.
• Forecast weekly cash flow requirements for Group Finance.
• Assist with audit queries and extract data from the general ledger.
• Manage and collaborate with colleagues, both locally and globally through training, coaching, and mentoring.

Qualification and experience;

• A relevant tertiary qualification is essential – a National Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting is preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience within the same or similar role.
• Experience working in a Global reporting structure will be advantageous.  

Additional information:

Criteria skills;

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is essential (ideally JD Edwards).
• Demonstrable experience of the successful management of cash flow, banking, account reconciliation, and foreign Exchange (FX) options for a cost centre or business area.
• Excellent ability in all MS suite packages (Excel, Word, Power Point, Office).
• Must hold advanced MS excel skills – essential.
• Must have a flare for identifying problems and can implement effective solutions.
• High attention to detail ability.
• Must be able to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must have a growth mindset, take initiative, and collaborate widely and effectively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a self-started and actively contribute to building a high-performing team culture.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety, and Quality Management procedures in a manufacturing environment.