Accounts Payable Clerk

SUMMARY:
Ready to take ownership of a high-impact accounts payable function in a fast-paced entertainment environment?

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
An excellent opportunity is available for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team of a dynamic entertainment company. This role offers hands-on involvement in essential financial operations within a fast-paced environment.
 
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the accounts payable function.
• Performing monthly reconciliations of creditor accounts within established deadlines.
• Processing month-end accruals for outstanding invoices to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to reduce lead times and support timely service delivery.
• Processing intercompany invoices and accruals in line with required timelines.
• Managing purchase orders, including reviewing long-outstanding orders for validity.
• Preparing payment runs and banking documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicating all anticipated payments to the accountant to support cash flow management and forecasting.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier banking details within the online banking platform.
• Capturing fixed asset invoices correctly and ensuring compliance with the company’s fixed asset procurement policy.
• Reviewing controlled stationery reconciliations and processing related journal entries within set deadlines.
• Managing insurance claims promptly and ensuring all required supporting documentation is submitted.
• Reviewing petty cash reconciliations and general ledger accounts, processing reallocations where necessary.
• Identifying and reporting instances of excessive expenditure and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintaining the supplier database and ensuring B-BBEE compliance, including the preparation of quarterly scorecard reports.
• Adhering strictly to all company policies and procedures.