Accounts Payable Clerk at Sentech

About the position

The Finance Division invites applications from qualifying and interested candidates for a six- months fixed-term contract in the position of Accounts Payable Clerk. We are looking for an experienced professional who understands the Accounts Payable environment.

The prospective applicant should have the following:

• Matric
• Accounting Certificate or Diploma or degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Sound experience of accounting principles (beneficial)
• Understanding procurement and Payables Cycle
• SAP R/3 accounting system use (beneficial) The job responsibilities include the following:
• Processing of local suppliers' invoices and credit notes on SAP R3
• Performing supplier reconciliations and resolving queries
• Following - up on outstanding documentation i.e., GRN, PO, invoice, statement
• Posting of payment remittances
• Dealing with account and supplier queries
• Preparing payment batches weekly in line with the delegation of authority, payment terms as well as SCM procedures
• Clearing GRN account daily. Resolving and following up on old queries
• Assisting in compilation of month end reports
• Assisting with month end and year end accruals and provisions
• Assisting in performing payment EFT and COD runs and putting documentation together
• Ensuring 30-day payments on invoice date
• Expediting any queries arising out of sub-mission and resubmit when resolved
• Preparing payment batch with completed documentation - submitted to cheque signatories
• Capturing Creditor invoices
• Faxing /posting /emailing remittances to vendors
• Maintaining Creditors on SAP
• Running reports from SAP

Competencies:

• Customer / Client Service and Support
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and Organising
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork / Collaboration

SENTECH is an equal opportunity employer, as such SENTECH will give preference to suitable candidates who add to the cultural and gender diversity of the company.

Candidates with relevant experience should submit their applications on Career junction.
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CLOSING DATE: 08 March 2024.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within one month after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Running reports from SAP
• Invoice Processing

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Accounts Payable / Receivable

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric