Accounts Payable Controller needed at Core Group

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payment Compilation and Submission: Compile and submit payments for release according to agreed creditor terms, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment schedules.
• Paper trail Submission: Submit payments on Paper trail for release as per agreed terms, verifying all details for accuracy and completeness.
• Ledger Allocations and GRNs: Accurately assign ledger allocations and GRNs to ensure proper accounting of expenses and minimize discrepancies.
• Adjustment Measurement: Monitor and measure adjustments passed in AP, ensuring adjustments remain within acceptable limits (less than 5% of total output).
• Authorization Compliance: Ensure all costs and expenditures are authorized according to the Delegation of Authority (DOA), minimizing errors and discrepancies.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts in accordance with company policies, resolving invoice discrepancies and issues promptly to maintain accurate financial records.
• Audit Support: Provide supporting documentation for audits, ensuring timely responses to audit requests and minimizing delays in the audit process.
• Intercompany Invoices: Email intercompany invoices to the designated email address, following established procedures to minimize errors and escalations.
• Payment Release Follow-up: Follow up on payment releases, addressing queries and concerns from business units or suppliers promptly and efficiently.
• Supplier Reconciliations: Complete daily supplier reconciliations for month-end suppliers, ensuring adherence to month-end cut-off dates set by AP Manager.

Key Competencies: 

• Accounts Payable Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Foreign Creditors Management: Familiarity with foreign creditors’ processes and requirements, including currency exchange and international payment methods.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicating openly and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• ERP System Proficiency: Proficiency in using ERP systems such as Syspro, SAP, or Oracle for financial transactions and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 pass
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Over 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or multinational environment.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills