Job Description

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,250 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure all supplier invoices are captured daily. Accounts are kept clean and paid up to date. Xerox/RT rejections are checked daily and followed up with BPAs to amend and fix errors. Ageing kept clean and notes are given on problem accounts to Team Lead. Provide accruals to team lead at month end before closing.

Specific Responsibilities

Receive supplier invoices and statements. Extract invoices from za. payables folder daily. Compile month end statements and upload in share point folder. Check monthly statements that all invoices are received and captured. Deal with queries from business and Kenya Team. Help the Kenya Team clear the Cash Management report before month end. HR and BBBEE payments are to be prioritized. Before month end compile payment list from ageing, submit to hub for payment. Address all month end queries from the divisions. Will be working in iProc / RT Capture System Ad hoc assignments Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager Non-PO invoices must be sent to business to sign off approval and Cost Centre locations must be specified by business. Invoices from suppliers must have purchase order reference and be sent directly to Finance - inform suppliers that payments will not be made if this is not followed. Ensure that all company details are correct on invoice before submitted invoice on RT system and Xerox.

Qualifications

Education

Matric (Grade 12) Financial Management / Administrative qualification will be an advantage and/or proven years of account payable functions, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning Proficient on MS Office, especially with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel programs

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable function Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities Ability to consistently meet deadlines Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Superb organizational skills Ability to multi-task and handle several issues simultaneously Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues

Additional Information

Required Skills

Self-motivator Good verbal, written and communication skills Ability to multi-task and work with multiple entities Outstanding attention to detail Work must be done systematically and with the highest level of accuracy. Organizational and record-keeping skills Customer focus and service orientation * Windows package and email proficiency.