Junior Accountant - Group Accounts Payable Services

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Ensure movements in balances are monitored and ensure accurate reconciliations and accruals are carried out through reviews and reconciliations. Compile, monitor and follow up on the accounting and control reports from the outstations and validate contents through appropriate analysis.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure accurate and prompt invoice processing to facilitate timely month end closing. Ensure adequate review of accruals to ensure timely payment processes.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure correctness and validity. Ensure reconciliations are done regularly and in line with the policy. Follow up and resolve all outstanding items.
• Ensure validity of accounting to correct nominals.
• Assist in reconciliation and analysis of relevant accounts to ensure that any anomalies or discrepancies are identified within agreed time frames and the company's books of accounts reflect the correct position with regards to the transactions for the month.
• Resolve disputes, queries, discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and resolve recoverable balances within agreed timeframes to ensure timely recoveries.
• Identify areas and ensure active involvement in projects, system enhancements testing and process changes and thereby acquire in depth knowledge and enhance business processes.
• Support strategic department and finance initiatives.

Qualifications & experience

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• +3 years relevant experience in core accounts payable function
• Degree in finance or accounts

You'll have an edge if you have:

• Accounting knowledge, preferably from an airline background.
• Working knowledge of office automation software like Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders across the business.
• Good analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to function independently within an established framework.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.

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