Accounts Payable Controller

Main Purpose / Objective Of The PositionTo serve as a financial support function to meet the Utility Business units’ goals and objectives. Toensure that all payments are paid on time in an accurate and efficient manner and in accordancewith generally accepted accounting practices so that the Business unit’s expenditures recordingsare accurate and timely.What You Will BringExperience / Education:Senior Certificate with Accounting as a subjectBookkeeping and/or National Diploma in Accounting± 2 years’ experience is essential Knowledge RequiredAptitude for figures and financial skillsAdequate knowledge of specific disciplineLegislation and regulations with regards to municipal/government supply and services requirements.Industry knowledge specific to area of accountabilityComputer LiteracyNegotiation skillsOrganising skillsCompetencies RequiredAdhering to Principles and Values and high level of integrityDelivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsWorking with PeopleFollowing Instructions and ProceduresLearning and ResearchingDeadline DrivenAbility to work at a fast pace without compromising accuracyAble to work independentlyInterface / relationships with:Internal: ColleaguesExternal: MunicipalitiesRole Objectives/ResponsibilityWhat you will be doing:Preparation of payment proposal (Draw Down)Decision on which accounts to pay/withhold.Preparation of payment files (SAP proposal to DME upload).Accurate filing of proposal and proof of payment.Clear amounts due or refundable on terminated accounts prior to status change.Liaising with Councils/Municipality/Eskom on specific invoice queries.Request inter-account transfers from Councils/Municipalities/Eskom – follow all steps until Balance Sheet Reconciliation.Analysis of drawdown report by ensuring all action plans to address queries have been implementedManagement of Draw down and Bank accounts.To carry out any other Adhoc duties as may be required from time to time by management.