Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, honours an added advantage and articles.
- 5 years or more experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Knowledge of Sage X3.
- Sound knowledge of GRAP/IFRS, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Financial acumen
- MS Office (excellent MS EXCEL)
Key accountabilities (but not limited to the following):
- Invoice and Accounts Payable Oversight
- Daily review of administrative and legal invoices captured on SAGE X3 by the Accounts Assistant, in line with the approved Invoice Checklist and timelines.
- Verification of completeness and accuracy of supporting documents before payment processing.
- Review of Creditors Reconciliations and Age Analysis Clearing
- Review monthly supplier reconciliations prepared by the Finance Clerk and Accounts Assistant, ensuring accuracy between supplier statements and ledger balances.
- Authorise corrective actions where required, including processing of credit notes, missing invoices, or journal adjustments.
- Year-End Preparation and Audit Support
- Process year-end accounting entries and assist with the preparation of supporting schedules.
- Provide timely responses to audit requests and queries to ensure efficient audit closure and prevent repeat findings.
- Document Management and System Compliance
- Ensure proper filing of reviewed and paid invoices.
- Compile and maintain the System Migration Audit File, with evidence of review and sign-offs.
- Invoice Management and Compliance Monitoring
- Review explanations for invoices paid beyond 20 days and follow up on unresolved queries to ensure compliance with APP targets.
- General Support and Process Improvement
- Collaborate with other departments to obtain required information and facilitate smooth workflow processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the Finance Division.
- Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards in all finance-related processes.
Desired Skills:
- Time management
- Planning and organising
- Information monitoring
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
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