Accounting Assistant - Payables

esponsible for processing Local and Foreign Payables

Job Duties:

• Responsible for processing Local and Foreign Payables ensuring the following:
  • Payables are settled based on terms and/or Division Head’s recommendation
  • Payables and payments are recorded timely on the Sub-Ledger and the General Ledger
• Responsible for the processing of:
  • Invoices
  • Debit and Credit notes,
  • Advanced Payments,
• Reconciles the Accounts Payable Sub-Ledger to the General Ledger
• Processing Payments via cheques, wire transfers and other payment systems as required
• Assists with Payables projections for cash flow planning
• Performs other General Ledger and Account reconciliation responsibilities
• Responsible for the timely preparation of supplier reconciliations as assigned and the resultant timely adjustments to the Sub-Ledger as required
• Responsible for communicating with suppliers on payments, payment allocations and remittances
• Assists with the resolution of supplier queries and communication of result
• Assists with the resolution of long outstanding balances with suppliers
• Assist with suppliers claims to ensure accurately recorded and follows up on receipt
• Provides supporting documents for claims regarding expenses recoverable
• Provides relief to the other Supervising Accountants and Accounting Assistants as required
• Maintains an efficient filing system to allow for easy retrieval and processing
• Any combination of qualifications and experience

 Job Requirements:

• Completed ACCA Level I or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of an Accounting software package, peachtree would be an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, excel, word, PowerPoint

Key Competencies:

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organisation and administrative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible, honest and reliable.