RCL Services is looking for a motivated individual to join our Finance & Administration Team as an Accounts Payable Officer. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the Accounts Payable Officer is a key support role within the Finance and Administration department and s primarily responsible for the Group’s end to end accounts payable activities, including the accurate and timely delivery of the full procure to pay cycle, including purchase order and supplier invoice processing, bank entries and general ledger journals. The role also entails collaboration with various internal and extemal stakeholders and assisting the Finance team with various financial reporting and administration duties.

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Ensuring all supplier purchase orders and invoices are recorded accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the Accounts Payable and Purchasing procedure
• Monitoring end to end workflows, approvals, exceptions and administration of the automated Accounts Payable software (NetSuite)
• Processing cheque and EFT payments in a timely manner, whilst ensuring all payments are made within expected timeframe
• Processing bank entries on a daily basis
• Responsible for daily reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards
• Management of the employee reimbursement claim process
• Support with supplier maintenance
• Attending to all internal and external suppliers queries in a timely, professional manner and escalating any issues for further action
• Identifying process improvements
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of month-end journal entries and related reporting
• Ensuring all expenses are allocated to correct departments
• Assisting with timely completion and reconciliation of all inter-company related transactions on a monthly basis
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and Leasing schedules on a monthly basis
• Assisting with the preparation of the indirect tax returns
• Maintain Petty Cash and Cab charge vouchers, ensuring Petty Cash and Cab charge Procedures are followed
• Ad hoc tasks that may arise within the Finance & Admin Department as identified by Management from time to time
• Ensuring financial policies are adhered to and compliance with intemal controls
• Complying with all company policies and procedures including those for Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management and Information Security. Reporting any safety hazards immediately and where possible suggest improvements to the management team

To secure this opportunity you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline or diploma in accounting essential
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and similar applications (Excel knowledge essential)
• 5+ years end to end accounts payable experience
• Assistant accountants experience an advantage
• Proven experience working well in a team environment
• Strong skills and knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and team work skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of efficiency and accuracy
• A willingness to learn new industry experiences and processes
• Ability to complete all work according to instructions and guidance from Management
• Proven ability in handling sensitive and confidential information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• A trustworthy manner
• A demonstrated record of reliability and punctuality

Accounts Officers / Clerks, Accounts Payable (Creditors)