Overview
We are recruiting !
We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated professional to join our Finance team as a Creditors Clerk who can speak French. The ideal candidate will be overseeing the accounts payable process within an organization. This involves managing the payment of invoices, maintaining relationships with vendors, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic debtor’s clerk who can speak French for our accounts department.
Key responsibilities of the role include the following:
- Invoice Processing:
- Review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Code and enter invoices into the accounting system for processing.
- Payment Processing:
- Coordinate and execute the timely and accurate payment of approved invoices.
- Ensure adherence to payment terms and take advantage of applicable discounts.
- Vendor Management:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
- Address and resolve inquiries from vendors regarding payments and discrepancies.
- Negotiate payment terms with suppliers when applicable.
- Financial Controls:
- Establish and enforce financial controls and policies related to accounts payable.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Reporting:
- Prepare regular reports on accounts payable aging, cash flow, and other relevant financial metrics.
- Provide insights into trends and areas for process improvement.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable function.
- Implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Internal Collaboration:
- Work closely with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure smooth operations and timely payments.
- Collaborate with the finance team to provide necessary information for financial reporting.
- Audit Support:
- Assist in both internal and external audits related to accounts payable.
- Provide documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.
- Vendor Contract Management:
- Ensure compliance with vendor contracts and agreements.
- Monitor contract terms and payment schedules
We are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- Efficient
- Resourceful
- Able to speak their mind.
- Enjoys confrontation.
- Takes pride in their work.
- Able to handle pressure and deadlines.
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a formal course in Credit Control
- Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounts payable best practices
- 3 – 5 years’ experience with credit control
- French speaking
- Proficiency in using Syspro and Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.