Accounts Payable Specialist
This is a 12 month full time contract position. The role will be hybrid working out of our office.
About the Role
To position ourselves to meet the requirements of continuing rapid business growth and future market development, we have developed a transformation strategy of standardization, simplification and centralization of global accounting operations.
Main Responsibilities
* Build business relationships with vendors in an assigned portfolio.
* Work directly with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve invoice issues.
* Correspond with vendors and manage inquiries.
* Maintain records of vendor contacts and ongoing vendor issues.
* Prepare payments to vendors as per the agreed payment schedule.
* Matching, coding and processing of vendors' invoices and credit notes.
* Ensure invoice on hold targets are met.
* Work with all internal departments to attain proper approval for invoices.
* Reconciliation of vendors' statements, as required.
* Produce monthly reports.
* Monthly close responsibilities.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 3 years previous shared service centre experience with multinational publicly quoted company experience.
* 2+ years of experience in payables.
* Experience of SAP or other major ERP systems preferred.
* Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles.
* Proficient in MS Office applications.
* Team player, positive and flexible attitude.
* Excellent communication skills.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a professional office environment. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.