Overview
Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable Jobs in Centurion, South Africa at IQVIA
A skilled Accounts Payable employee to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors/vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Perform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
Keep track of all payments and expenditures including statutory payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, employee claims, etc.
Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Pay vendors by scheduling pay runs and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance.
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all invoices and payments are accounted for and properly posted. Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
Maintain historical records.
Manage bank and cash including processing manual payments.
Create and maintain vendor master data.
Prepare and process monthly accruals.
Prepare and process ad-hoc journals.
Prepare analyses of accounts and produce monthly reports detailing accounts payable status.
Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes.
Continue to improve the payment process.
Requirements:
Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Accountant
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
Proficiency in English and in MS Office
SAP (Accounts Payable and more will be good) and People Soft ERP (not a must).
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
BCom degree or similar qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Interpersonal skills
Punctuality
Critical thinking skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Adaptability skills
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Title: Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable
Company: IQVIA
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Category: Accounting (Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance), Finance & Banking (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance)
