Senior Accounts Payable Controller - Local and Foreign Suppliers

Are you an expert in both Foreign and Local Creditors in the Retail sector? This might be your next dream job!!

 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee creditors process, ensure invoices receive approval before processing payments
• Track finance payables email account, distribute supplier invoices to relevant business units for approval
• Verify that supplier invoices have correct approval before processing
• Capture supplier invoices
• Reconcile supplier accounts against statements, ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare payment files and load onto banking platform
• Process supplier payments and update bank allocations accordingly
• Assist with supplier review process, ensure compliance with financial policies
• Complete month-end processes 
• Track regular invoices and following up on outstanding invoices, ensure accurate financial reporting
• Reconcile entries in Creditors Ledger, validate invoice accuracy 
• Prepare and process ad hoc month-end journals
• Manage relationships with trade creditors address payment queries, perform reconcs and promptly send remittance advice
• Implement best practices and maintain high standards in accounts payable processes, improve efficiency and accuracy
• Oversee annual audit process for Accounts Payable and efficiently manage auditor requests

Requirements: 

• Qualification: Relevant Degree or Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the retail industry
• Previous experience managing AP function, and foreign creditors
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Excel 
• Good communication skills

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

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