Accounts Payable Accountant Trainee at GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK)

Our client GlaxoSmithKline Ltd, one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company is seeking to recruit Accounts Payable Accountant Trainee

Duration: 6 months

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of complete and accurate supplier master file.
• Ensure timely booking of invoices into the system
• Recognize and post correctly liabilities from suppliers immediately documentary evidence is received.
• Pay suppliers promptly and accurately within their credit terms without adversely affecting the Company’s cash position.
• Sign vouchers for payment.
• Maintain a relationship between Accountants Payable & suppliers that reflect the GSK spirit of performing with Integrity.
• Ensure that internal MM audit is carried out as stipulated.
• Support the monthly accounting closing process to ensure accurate and timely financials.
• Review the internal controls of the Accountants Payable section.
• Ensure all corporate and normal business and ethical standards are closely adhered to and correct any deviations encountered and ensure appropriate controls are administered.
• Work to drive process improvements in other accounting operation functions as assigned
• Other general accounting tasks and projects as assigned
• Take part in month end processes for Accounts payable

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or Student in final year of study awaiting graduation
• CPA Finalist or pursing and accounting professional qualification
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good inter-personal skill with team members and other stakeholder (internal and external) is essential to guarantee service delivery
• Great written and oral communication skills