Key Responsibilities

Reconciliation & Analysis

• Perform complex vendor account reconciliations (local and foreign).
• Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items and aged queries.
• Manage and reconcile vendor contracts and settlements.
• Prepare consumption reports and update pricing on SAP.
• Oversee clearing of GR/IR accounts and ensure timely matching of goods receipts to invoices.
• Generate monthly reconciliation tracking schedules.

Processing & Reporting

• Review and capture non-standard expenses (e.g., debit orders, credit card statements, rentals, fuel).
• Manage and process one-time vendor transactions; ensure timely clearing of open items.
• Generate and submit periodic reports, including vendor aging reports and recon dashboards.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as escalation point for complex vendor queries and payment issues.
• Liaise with internal departments (procurement, receiving, operations) to resolve discrepancies.
• Validate documentation for audit readiness and support vendor onboarding.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data in SAP.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency gains.

Key Interfaces

Internal: Procurement, Receiving, Operations, Finance Team
External: Vendors (local & foreign), Auditors

Key Competencies

Behavioural Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Deadline-driven and highly organised
• Ability to work independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Collaborative team player

Functional Skills

• In-depth understanding of accounts payable processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Ability to interpret contracts and manage settlements
• Solid reporting and documentation skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping or equivalent
• Previous SAP experience advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in complex reconciliations

 
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