accounts officer

Location

Financial Services

Position Details

Professional, Full Time (Contract)

The position will be responsible for accurate and timely processing and maintaining accounting records related to the Accounts Payable section, including but not limited to checking and recording payables, payments, and reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of accounting records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify invoices from Receiving and post, matching them with Purchase Orders, Delivery/Receiving Notes, or alternative authorisation. Ensure proper receipt and approval signatures.
• Manage supplier returns, credit notes, and update the creditor ledger accurately.
• Apply general ledger codes to invoices and credit notes, obtain approval, and post to correct accounts and cost centres.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process payments (cheques, electronic transfers) for invoices, staff claims, student refunds, and oth...