- Apply accounting principles and procedures to meet objectives.
- Provide transactional support where needed for all aspects of accounts payment and vendor settlement.
- Participate in implementing the policies and procedures applicable to the Accounts Payable section.
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. All payments made must have been validated by the appropriate checks and balances before payment
- Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
- Ensure that the company’s related expenses are paid.
- Match invoices to cheques, obtain all signatures for cheques and distribute cheques accordingly.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Prepare, record, verify, analyze and report accounts payable/receivable transactions.
- Intercede in any disputes between suppliers and the company, related to payment terms or fulfillment of financial obligations, low level problem solving and communication skills required.
- Maintain and reconcile accounts payable/receivable ledger accounts, financial statements and reports so that all payments are coded to the correct general ledger code.
- Prepare analysis and reconciliations of bill runs to detect fraud.
- Ensure that transaction entry verification procedures are followed.
- Engage with, use and leverage from technology and equipment allocated to the section.
BSc of Commerce – Accounting Section or equivalent.4 years of experience in Construction companiesMust have experience with Oracle system.