Accounts Payable Team Lead Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities Oversee the Accounts Payable Team: allocate workload, conduct team meetings and provide training and support.
Supplier statement reconciliations, resolve any discrepancies identified.
Management of PO system: handling of queries and issues, training of users and overseeing workflows to ensure invoices/purchase orders are processed timely.
Manage the end to end invoice process cycle Matching invoices to purchase order, posting supplier invoices to accounts system.
Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
Assist in month/quarterly end close off including the preparation and identification of accruals.
Assist in the preparation of bi-monthly VAT returns.
Resolve queries from internal and external business partners and act as a point of contact for escalated issues.
Experience and Requirement Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes and procedures.
Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with team members, colleagues and suppliers.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work on own initiative.
Skills: Accounts Payable Team Lead