Accounts Payable Assistant

Finance and accounting srvices for outsourcing and offshoring in cape town south africa

Accounts Payable Assistant

We are launching new partnerships here at amplify5, and to ensure we set this up for success we are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant.

The primary responsibility for the role is working as part of the Accounts Payable team across both our Sage and In-House travel system. Processing invoices on time, and payments are reconciled in a timely manner, to underpin the business in being able to continually operate in what is very dynamic and fast paced industry.

What you will be doing:

  • Reconcile supplier statements for major airlines and hotel groups, managing the timely and accurate payment of these suppliers
  • Process employee expenses, while monitoring compliance to company policy
  • Credit Card payment reconciliation, resolving queries and resolving differences
  • Reconcile bank payments against purchases raised by reservations agents on internal booking system
  • Respond to both internal and external queries with an exceptionally high standard of customer service
  • Processing supplier invoices on our Sage System ensuring the appropriate approval process is followed, and payments are made in a timely manner.

Non- Negotiable Requirements:

  • Must reside in Cape Town

Qualifications:

  • Matric (Completed)
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration– Advantageous.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 Years proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
  • 12 Months international BPO experience – Advantageous.
  • Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
  • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
  • Prior experience in a customer-facing role or client management is advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Proficient in Excel/ MS Office.
  • Experience of Accounting Software.
  • Numerically proficient
  • Attention to detail.
  • Working to deadlines
  • Professional level of customer service both internally and externally
  • Email boxes are up to date and all emails accounted for
  • Escalation of issues prior to them becoming urgent
  • External and internal customer satisfaction
  • Working with others
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Drive for excellence

Competencies:

  • Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits:

Job Type: Full-time

Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

In return you will work for a dynamic business, that values its people, and puts them and our customers at the heart of everything we do. Want to help shape our rewards and recognition? Join our engagement team! Want to take an early finish, on us, on your birthday? Get out and enjoy yourself! Your voice will truly be heard, as we commit to build a true, people first business. In addition, you will work for a unique BPO based in world class facilities in the CT CBD.

If this sounds like a little bit of you, please apply, we can’t wait to speak to you.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • international BPO: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Accounting software: 1 year (Required)
  • Accounts Payable Assistant: 2 years (Required)