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Accounts Payable Controller

Remuneration:cost-to-company 
Location:Johannesburg
Job level:Mid/Senior
Type:Permanent
Company:Ad Talent Africa


Who are we:

We are a global strategic branding, marketing, and communications agency.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Controller to join our finance team in Johannesburg.

What will you do:

Accounts payable management
  • Manage the entire payment process from PO to payment
  • Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs for approval
  • Manage supplier statement reconciliations and handle supplier inquiries
Procurement support
  • Receive and process PO requests from Brand Consultants
  • Create and issue purchase orders
  • Monitor supplier spending against budgets
  • Assist in supplier contract management
Fixed asset management
  • Maintain and update fixed asset register
  • Calculate and record monthly depreciation
  • Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger
  • Coordinate physical asset verification process
  • Prepare fixed asset reports for management and auditors
  • Assist in fixed asset budget preparation
Client budget management
  • Reconcile third-party spend for client production budgets
  • Create and maintain client-facing reports on budget spend
Financial data management
  • Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems
  • Maintain vendor master data
  • Assist in document management and filing
Compliance support
  • Collect and organise vendor documentation for B-BBEE reporting
  • Assist in preparing schedules for audit and tax purposes
Process improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function
  • Propose and implement new technologies or systems to enhance efficiency
  • Continuously optimise existing processes and workflows
Additional responsibilities
  • Manage corporate credit card reconciliations
  • Assist in physical asset verification and documentation
  • Support daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting
  • Perform ad-hoc financial tasks as required
What do you nedd:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting processes
  • Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)
  • Experience in the branding or creative services industry
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements, particularly B-BBEE
  • Experience with process improvement and implementing efficiency measures
Key attribute
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to work
  • Strong technology acumen and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
  • Innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement
  • Adaptable and open to change in a dynamic work environment
  • Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
Skills
  • Accounting
  • Creditors
  • MS Excel


Posted on 31 Oct 15:29, Closing date 30 Nov

Ad Talent
We are niched in the communications industry with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town from where we service all of South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world. Our portfolios include Digital, Creative and Client Service in Advertising, Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
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