Job Description
About the Role
MECS Africa is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Controller to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable, managing bank and card transactions, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable by receiving and matching invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, processing local and foreign payments, updating cash flow reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Manage bank and card transactions by reconciling bank statements, processing transactions, completing related administration, and verifying accuracy within set deadlines.
- Process invoices for payment by verifying compliance with policies, checking supporting documentation and approvals, posting inter-company transactions, ensuring accuracy, and completing payments before month-end closure.
- Reconcile top-tier supplier accounts by validating statements, matching transactions, resolving discrepancies, and reporting within deadlines.
- Resolve accounts payable queries by investigating issues, gathering information, providing feedback, and ensuring timely resolution.
- Handle accounts payable administration, including corporate and procurement card applications, by processing requests, completing documentation, verifying accuracy, and reporting as required.
- Prepare and process payment batches by compiling invoices, uploading them to the system, securing approvals, tracking progress, and ensuring timely payment release in line with contractual terms.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Finance or similar
- 5+ years within accounts payable or similar
- B Com / B Tech in Finance or similar (Advantageous qualifications)
- Advanced Excel is necessary
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Relevant work experience in accounts payable
Salary & Benefits
(TBD)
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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