Accounts Payable Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

WHO ARE WE:

We are a global strategic branding, marketing, and communications agency.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Controller to join our finance team in Johannesburg.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Accounts Payable Management

• Manage the entire payment process from PO to payment
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs for approval
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and handle supplier inquiries

Procurement Support

• Receive and process PO requests from Brand Consultants
• Create and issue purchase orders
• Monitor supplier spending against budgets
• Assist in supplier contract management

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain and update fixed asset register
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation
• Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger
• Coordinate physical asset verification process
• Prepare fixed asset reports for management and auditors
• Assist in fixed asset budget preparation

Client Budget Management

• Reconcile third-party spend for client production budgets
• Create and maintain client-facing reports on budget spend

Financial Data Management

• Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems
• Maintain vendor master data
• Assist in document management and filing

Compliance Support

• Collect and organise vendor documentation for B-BBEE reporting
• Assist in preparing schedules for audit and tax purposes

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function
• Propose and implement new technologies or systems to enhance efficiency
• Continuously optimise existing processes and workflows

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations
• Assist in physical asset verification and documentation
• Support daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Perform ad-hoc financial tasks as required

WHAT DO YOU NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting processes
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)
• Experience in the branding or creative services industry
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, particularly B-BBEE
• Experience with process improvement and implementing efficiency measures

Key Attributes

• Self-starter with a proactive approach to work
• Strong technology acumen and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
• Innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement
• Adaptable and open to change in a dynamic work environment
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills