Finance Administrator

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• Basic accounting skills, accounting diploma / degree would be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of Creditors experience and full knowledge of creditors processes and reconciliations are essential.
  
• 5 Years experience in Accounts Payable will be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be proficient in MS Excel and Word
• SAGE Evolution experience would be an advantage
• MX experience

Brief description of the position: 

• Process all incoming invoices, credit & debit notes according to the agreed business processes and policies whilst maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Meet all internal and external Service Level Agreements within the different Accounts Payable functional areas.
• Perform vendor reconciliations, escalate and follow-up on any un-reconciling items.
• Ensure alignment with the reconciliation policy.
• Ability to liaise professionally with creditors and personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Skills requirements and attributes: 

• Have a sense of urgency
• Fluent in English both oral and in writing
• Be well organized
• Able to work under pressure and in a team
• Ability to take ownership and use initiative
• Good demeanor & attitude
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with Customers telephonically
• Excellent numerical skills
• Understanding of debtors and creditors

Key responsibilities:

• Monthly recons on supplier accounts
• Prepare creditors payments
• Ensure suppliers are paid as per the agreed terms and conditions
• General administration duties
• Sound knowledge of the SARS requirements of a valid tax invoice.
• Speed and accuracy.
• Policies and procedures.