Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Account Payable Specialist for a Global Company in Port Elizabeth.

SUMMARY:
An Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the company's accounts payable processes. Key duties include processing and verifying invoices, preparing, and executing payments, maintaining vendor records, and reconciling transactions. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this position. Daily activities include
Accounts Payable invoice processing, weekly payment runs, statement reconciliations.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in accounting or finance preferred, or 3-5 years of experience in accounting
Account Payable experience
Experience with GL, International accounting
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Knowledge in accounting process
Detail oriented, able to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines
Able to work in a team and independently
Analytical and mathematical skills
General competence in IT and in Microsoft Office, especially excel
Organisational and communication skills
Teamwork mindset
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Capability of travelling outside of Lithuania when needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITES:
Validate, verify, post business transactions, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
Process payments, both manual and automatic check requests and wire payments
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
Assist during monthly closure – make sure that all payable invoices are registered into accounting system
Handle and post administrational invoices
Check various mail requests, statements and communicate in a polite manner both with creditors and forwarders
Perform other tasks, such as VAT declarations, currency uploading or other tasks if/when they are assigned
Cooperate with GL accountants and auditors providing data, answering to questions
Train colleagues and share information
Replace colleagues during vacation, sick leave periods both in Accounts Payable team and department
Other duties and projects as needed
Make sure, that all weekly procedures are done by using the Company's guidelines