Require a Accounts Payables Officer in Harare, Zimbabwe at TestHiring – Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

Invoice Processing and Verification
* Receive, register and verify supplier invoices and supporting documents.
* Match invoices against purchase orders, goods received vouchers and approved delivery documentation.
* Confirm invoice accuracy, appropriate authorisation, correct pricing and applicable taxes.
* Follow up on incomplete, disputed or unapproved invoices.
* Capture approved invoices accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
* Prevent duplicate, unsupported or unauthorised invoice processing.
Supplier Payments
* Prepare supplier payment schedules in line with approved credit terms and cash-flow plans.
* Ensure all payments are supported by complete and approved documentation.
* Verify supplier banking details before processing payments.
* Prioritise electronic payments and minimise cash transactions.
* Submit payment batches for review and approval within established timelines. caz opportunities
* Allocate payments accurately to the relevant supplier accounts and invoices.
* Issue remittance advice to suppliers following payment.
Creditors Reconciliations
* Reconcile supplier statements to the creditor’s ledger every month.
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unallocated payments, credit notes and outstanding invoices.
* Follow up on long-outstanding reconciling items.
* Ensure all creditor reconciliations are completed and reviewed before the monthly reporting deadline.
* Maintain accurate and complete supplier account records.
Supplier and Credit-Term Management
* Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and respond promptly to account queries.
* Monitor payment due dates and ensure obligations are settled according to agreed terms.
* Identify and support the utilisation of beneficial early-payment discounts, subject to approval and cash availability.
* Escalate overdue accounts, disputed invoices and potential supply interruptions promptly.
* Support the effective management of Days Payable Outstanding without compromising supplier relationships.
Controls, Compliance and Record Management
* Maintain complete and orderly electronic and physical accounts payable records.
* Ensure compliance with delegated authority limits, procurement procedures and payment controls.
* Support internal and external audits by providing requested schedules and supporting documentation. caz opportunities
* Protect confidential supplier, banking and financial information.
* Identify and report suspected duplicate invoices, irregular transactions or fraudulent payment instructions.
* Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
Reporting and Process Improvement
* Prepare periodic accounts payable reports and ageing analyses.
* Track outstanding invoices, upcoming payments, creditor balances and unresolved queries.
* Identify payment-processing bottlenecks and recommend corrective action.
* Support the automation of invoice processing, approvals and supplier payments.
* Provide accurate accounts payable information for cash-flow forecasting and management reporting.
Requirements
* Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. caz opportunities
* Studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification would be an advantage.
* At least two years’ relevant experience in accounts payable, creditors administration or a similar finance role.
* Experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Working knowledge of creditor reconciliations, invoice processing, taxation and payment controls.

- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. caz opportunities
- Studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification would be an advantage.
- At least two years’ relevant experience in accounts payable, creditors administration or a similar finance role.
- Experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.
- Working knowledge of creditor reconciliations, invoice processing, taxation and payment controls.