About the position
The position of Finance Controller Accounts Payable is vacant. The Finance Controller Accounts Payable role will report directly to the Finance Manager Accounts Payable and forms part of the Finance Division.
The position is temporary for 6 months and will be based at GEMS Head Office.
The total remuneration package for this position is between R383 378 and R479 283 per annum, dependant on skills and experience.
The Finance Controller Accounts Payable will be required to provide support to the Finance Manager Accounts Payable through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Verify supplier invoices for accuracy of goods/services received.
- Capture all invoices for processing.
- Prepare creditor reconciliations and submit for review.
- Process payments for all approved invoices.
- Prepare monthly GL reconciliations.
- Prepare month-end and year-end accruals required to ensure accurate reporting of expenses in the Schemes AFS.
- Attend to all month-end and year-end processes within stipulated time frames.
- Responsible for management of the travel agency account for all travel related expenditure.
- Prepare vendor account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Resolve all account queries.
- Add vendors and employees on the Masterfile.
- Ensure that all payment related documents and reconciliations are filed to ensure a proper audit trail is maintained for audit purposes.
- Ensure adherence to all the Scheme policies and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and report operational risks identified.
- Obtain all information required by the auditors within the stipulated time frames.
- Attend to all audit queries timeously.
- Assist with Adhoc requests as required by Finance Manager and Senior Manager.
Qualification Requirements:
- Certificate / Diploma in Accounting/ or related field.
- Minimum two (2) year's accounts payable and finance related experience.
- Experience in AX Dynamics would be an added advantage.
Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles like debits/credits, financial statements, accounts payable processes, year-end close, etc.
- Proficiency with accounting software.
- Communication skills - both oral and written, to liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
- Capability to resolve financial and accounting issues independently.
- Careful and accurate with financial figures, records and compliance requirements.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads, and compile reports within deadlines.
- In-depth knowledge of financial statements, expenses, payables management, and working capital.
- Understanding of relevant accounting standards, tax laws and internal controls.
- Negotiation skills - To resolve payment issues with suppliers/vendors, negotiate deals/services.
- Handle work pressures and stressful situations with meticulous timekeeping.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Integrity - Honesty, sincerity and strong ethical conduct in financial dealings.
- Accountability - Owning responsibilities, being answerable for team/function performance.
- Attention to detail - Thoroughness in financial tasks to avoid errors/loss of funds.
- Organizational skills - Planning, prioritizing workloads to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Communication skills - Effective interpersonal skills to liaise internally/external stakeholders.
- Collaboration - Ability to work cooperatively across functions/teams to resolve issues.
- Problem-solving - Independent troubleshooting skills to address financial challenges.
- Customer service - Polite, cooperative service to internal/external clients and vendors.
- Resilience - Ability to thrive under work pressures, strong work ethic to deliver goals.
- Time management - Careful use of time to meet commitments, handing priorities efficiently.
- Adaptability - Flexibility to take on varying tasks, comfort with change in processes.
- Attention to policy/process - Understanding and complying with financial regulations.
- Initiative - Proactive approach, ability to anticipate requirements with minimal supervision.
- Reliability - Dependable in performing duties accurately according to SOPs/guidelines.
- Business awareness - Understanding the link between finance and overall organization success.
Desirable:
- Have an understanding of medical schemes industry.
Applications Closing Date:
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 5PM.
Desired Skills:
- Accounts Payable
- AX Dynamics
- Supplier Invoices
- Creditor Reconciliations
- GL reconciliations
- AFS
Desired Qualification Level:
