Job details
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| Reference: | Ad-31591 |
| Posted: | about 5 years ago |
Job description
About the Company:
My client is the financial services arm of a leading communications services group who offer advertising, public relations, Branding and identify and marketing infrastructures services.
About the Role:
The purpose of the Accounts Payable Officer role is to provide a high level of effective and efficient Accounts Payable (AP) services for businesses within a shared service centre environment. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure payments and query resolutions are consistently delivered to a high standard. The role will also be responsible for developing business relationships with the Operating Companies being supported.
Accounts Payable
- Perform AP related duties in accordance with the cyclical calendar for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third-party payments;
- Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies in a professional manner;
- Deliver a high standard of customer service to businesses and suppliers;
- Manage payment of suppliers in accordance with payment terms;
- Prepare electronic funds transfers;
- Produce monthly AP reconciliation reports and ensure these reconcile to supplier statements if required;
- Assist with month end closing reports and reconciliations;
- Regularly monitor the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files.
Team Membership
- Demonstrate and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- Attend team and other meetings
- Buddy with and train new employees as required
- Practice courteous assertiveness with all interactions
- Demonstrate the behaviours expected from the team and customers
- Provide strong emphasis on providing 'needs based' customer service
- Escalate matters to management as appropriate
About You:
- 2+ years’ experience in the Accounts Payable field
- Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
- Sound data entry and administration experience
- Advanced MS Office skills, with high degree of confidence in MS Excel
- Experience using financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions, Spectra PF and Maconomy desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Ability to work well with others; a desire to be part of a team
- Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
- Flexible and adaptable attitude amidst an environment of constant change
- Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
- Working knowledge of AP principles, practices and regulations
- Strong attention to detail