This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team within the Finance function.
As the Accounts Payable Administrator, you will report into the AP Team Lead. This is a key position within the Finance Structure and will be responsible for the processing of Accounts Payable transactions.
Ensure all invoices are processed appropriately using the correct channels to route/process invoices ensuring the purchase follow the purchase to pay policy.
Processing of invoices accurately, 2-Way and 3-matching of Invoices to purchase order and GRN.
Manage the open purchase orders and GRNI report to ensure accurate cash flow reporting and vendor payments terms are met.
Creditor reconciliations are completed monthly and that reconciling items are resolved timeously
Assist AP Lead with creditor payment projections for cashflow on a weekly basis.
Assist with the transition to a new ERP system in the near future.
Review the controls in place and make recommendations to enhance the internal controls to prevent unauthorised/inappropriate transactions being captured
Coordinate with back-office functions being performed by other group companies, ensuring the correct procedures are being followed
Administration and processing of company travel, credit card and out of pocket expenses.
Management of all the AP inboxes
Vendor setup and internal checks and verifications completed.
Processing payments runs ensuring the payment process is streamlined to minimise the number of payment runs being processed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
Work cross-functionally with other finance colleagues to streamline the Procure to Pay process
Ensure there is no manual circumvention of controls, that the Delegation of Authority is followed and that any instances of non-compliance are investigated and loopholes closed off
Provide training and constant feedback to other business users as to the correct procedures to be followed for invoices to be processed
Transact Intercompany invoices in a timely manner.
Actively identify opportunities to streamline the workflow process and reduce the administrative burden
Organisational skills, personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands are key communication skills.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others is vital.
Strategic decision-making within the business as an influencer.
Being able to understand company finances, resourcing and ultimate aims of the business is important role-modelling.
Demonstrate and lead on the values, initiatives and culture of an organisation.
A strong working knowledge of best practice processes, change management implementation, coaching and mentoring.
Demonstrated ability in prioritising key initiatives, driving growth and setting targets and KPIs to monitor the performance
Positive and proactive person who is energised by having great responsibility
Practical, action-orientated approach to managing priorities and teams.
