Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client, a leading Marketing and Distribution Company, is seeking to onboard an Accounts Payable Clerk on a three months contract role.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for processing payments, reconciling transaction with the system and ensuring the accuracy of payments processed.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Prepare costing for shipments received
2. Post all invoices from Supplier in System 2000
3. Process all payments as invoices are received according to due date
4. Prepare purchase orders to process payments
5. Prepare all cheques and post to Systems 2000
6. Enter journal
7. Compile and maintain documents and records of all transactions
8. Handle accounting inquiries from the vendors
9. Manage aged payments and inform vendors regarding payments
10. Administrative and filing duties associated with the day to day accounting tasks completed
11. Assist the accounts department in preparing account statements
12. Perform related duties as assigned

The above duties are given as a general guide and are not meant to be construed as a full and final list of responsibilities.

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum qualification – ACCA (completion of Level 1) or equivalent

Minimum of two (2) years experience in an Accounting or Finance field.

Skills / Attributes

• Computer Literate with knowledge in an accounting based software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment

• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines
• Able to work overtime, and weekends, if required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory

Job Ref: RM