Accounts Payable Supervisor (REF: IVP-FIN-2505) needed at Ivanhoe Mines

• IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to   develop this “mine of the future”. 

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Accounting or similar qualification
• BCom Accounting degree preferred
• Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
• 5 years’ experience in function, preferably in mining

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, expense management, and payment disbursement
• Ensure and oversee all supplier invoices, statements are received within a month
• Ensure capturing of supplier invoices within specified month
• Ensure Accounts payable is updated and explanations given for suppliers older than 30 days
• Ensure supplier payments done within 30 days of statement or as per payment terms
• Review all Payment Jobs applied by AP team
• Review, approve and post all invoice batches captured by AP team
• Review and approve all payments prepared by AP team – Local and Foreign
• Review and approve all payment reconciliations and do 1st release on bank – Local and Foreign
• New deal (spot) bookings – Foreign Payment
• Direct involvement in the processing of valid expenses in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assist and oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliations for Accounts Payable
• Ensure and oversee that all team members have clearly defined job profiles
• Lead AP Team performance review and career development plan
• Ensure workload is balanced within the AP team
• Ensure support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met

Queries & extra work: 

• Assist with Supplier Bank Detail Verification
• Complete and maintain supplier credit applications and credit limits
• Review and approve Procurement approved Supplier applications and revisions on Supplier Portal
• Participate in audits and assist auditors in providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Always assist with any additional work relating to finance when required.