Accounts Payable Assistant
As an Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant, this role will require looking at continuous improvements in the AP processes. The role will focus on accounts processes related to invoice posting, accounts payable queries, employee expense claims and vendor master data maintenance for multiple Fugro entities.
In this varied role, you will collaborate closely with the AP and General Ledger (GL) Accountants in relation to their allocated entities. Although this position will be based in South Africa, this role will report directly to the AP Lead of the Fugro Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) based in The Netherlands, Leidschendam.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for all Accounts Payable (AP) related queries from external suppliers and Fugro entities
- Assist with month-end close duties and with reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Taking care of coding, entering, batching and posting of supplier invoices and obtaining manager approval for payment of invoices
- Verify and process employee expense claims
- Process changes to supplier master data and check supporting documentation
- Ensure tracking of supplier payments, purchase orders, invoices and statements
- Diploma or Certificate in Accounting
- 2+ years of relevant working experience
- A solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles
- Ability to calculate, post and manage financial records
- Computer literate Good Excel skills; Knowledge of ERP software (MS Business Central / CRM / IFS is an advantage)
- Good English language skills (written and spoken)
- Good communication skills
- Competencies accurate, pro-active, able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines, initiative, organized, result oriented, service minded, team player
Disclaimer For Recruitment Agencies
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
