Accounts Payable Specialist (6 months fixed term)

Position OverviewThe position for an Accounts Payable and Expense Management Specialist was established for the purpose of centralizing activities related to the accurate processing of authorized invoices; recording, updating and reconciling related financial information; and providing instructions and/or accounting support in accordance with established practices and policies.Main Job Functions/Tasks• Receive, review and process invoices for various legal entities and ensure all invoices have appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment• Ensure correct tax/VAT rates are input into Oracle• Prepare and send electronic and manual check payments• Research and resolve any outstanding vendor balances on accounts, including telephone, mail or email communication with vendors• Manage accounts payables as part of the month end closing process• Reconcile supplier statements to the supplier ledger balances• Complete reconciliations and account analysis on an ongoing basis• Deal with various invoice and supplier related queries• Manage supplier credit terms to maximize cashflow while ensuring timely payments of invoices• Assist with variance analysis between budget and actual• Maintain accurate vendor details including payment information• Create and ensure procedures are being adhered to and kept up-to-date• Identify, document and execute process improvement strategies• Review and audit of employee expense reports• Manage employee corporate credit card balances and related expenses• File and maintain financial information, files and records (e.g. invoices, payments, receipts) in an orderly manner on a regular basis• Liaise with various internal offices and employees• Assist in the annual external and internal audits• Ad Hoc projects and requests as neededEducation, Qualifications and Skills Required• Diploma or Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting and 2+ years’ experience (or strong work related experiences)• Excellent written, verbal and inter-personal communication skills• Ability to work with all levels of staff and management• Proficient in Microsoft Office with good use and knowledge of Excel• Working knowledge and experience with Oracle an advantageCompetencies• Technical knowledge and commercial acumen• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills in your approach to work• Communication• Sound Decision Making• Drive for results• Innovation• Reliable