Accounts Officer - Accounts Payable

Primary Accountabilities  1.Timely validation of invoices using Kofax – an Intelligent Automation software.
2.Coding of Non-PO invoices to the appropriate Business Units, Cost Centres and Account Codes accurately and timely in accordance with Company Policy.
3.Coordinating the approval of Non-PO invoices by the designated approvers in accordance with Company Policy.
4.Investigating failed PO matching invoices, and upon identifying the underlying issues, perform the necessary resolution steps to enable posting of invoices to the ledger.
5.Maintenance of AP mailboxes including responding to supplier requests.
6.Performing suppliers statements' reconciliation.
7.Process improvements to improve supplier invoice processes.
8.Any other tasks to be assigned by Team Lead or Finance Manager.
Measure of Success 1.Invoices validated using Kofax within reasonable timeframe.
2.Non-PO invoices processed within reasonable timeframe to enable posting to the ledger through the accounting system.
3.Non-PO coding accurate with minimal journals requiring coding changes.
4.PO Invoices posted within reasonable timeframe.
5.Email queries responded to and resolved within reasonable timeframe.
Skills and Experience 1.Understanding of Accounts Payable processes
2.Processes and systems knowledge
3.Highly organised and attention to detail
4.Problem solver who possesses an analytical mindset
5.GL coding experience essential in a complex business environment (for Accounts Payable)
•Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
•At least 2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
•Preferably Junior Executive specialised in Finance - General/Cost Accounting or equivalent.