Accounts Payable at Sheer Logic

To ensure vendor satisfaction and accurate reporting of OPEX, CAPEX in the books of accounts to reflect the correct financial position of the business.

Responsibilities

• Review of operating expenses;
• Coordination of ACE AP & SVA activities;
• Ensure complete and accurate vendor, accruals and provisions;
• Preparation of opex journals for actualization;
• Preparation of accrual / provision journals;
• Highlighting possible risks and proposing mitigation initiatives;
• Partnering with budget champions to ensure timely provision of accurate inputs;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of OPEX and liabilities;
• Ensure proper use of GL codes;
• Adherence to P2P process – PO Exempt payments, Correct PO reference, amounts, date, payment terms, approvals/ sign offs;
• Accruals analysis;
• Complete and accurate accounting for operating expenses;
• Timely preparation of audit schedules and response to audit queries
• Ensure no over 15 days unaccounted invoices;
• Ensure vendor payments on time;
• Daily tracking of all invoices received and booked against invoices validated;
• Working closely with the treasury team to ensure invoices are paid when due in the system;
• Ensure proper payment plan is in place and being adhered to;
• Ensure all critical reconciliations are done as per timelines;
• Top Vendors engagement leading to vendor satisfaction;
• Business partnering with all departments to ensure proper management of activities; and
• Continuous education on accounting guidelines, standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Commerce or related field;
• ACCA/CPA/CFA or in the process of getting the professional Qualification;
• Minimum 3 years in FMCG or Telecoms (In-depth knowledge of the telecoms industry advantageous);
• Experience in carrying out quantitative and qualitative analytical reviews on financial statement items;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite. Excellent skills in Excel; and
• Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.