Accounts Payable Clerk and Data Capture Operator

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, an Energy Service Company with an operational focus in Africa provides reliable, clean and renewable on-grid and off grid power delivery solutions, is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk and Data Capture Operator.

Reporting to the Senior/Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for corporate accounts payable, processing invoices and issuing payments and controls expenses and several related tasks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by correctly coding and batching the invoices
• Pay vendors based on credit terms in place. Negotiate and apply for credit terms where needed
• Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments where needed
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Schedule and prepare cheques/payment runs for electronic payment
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Report taxes (VAT and TDS) by calculating requirements
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable ledger to the General Ledger
• Prepare management reports on a regular basis as requested
• Full understanding of the accounting cycle up to Trial Balance level

Qualifications:

• Partly Qualified ACCA or completed CAT
• At least 1-2 years’ work experience
• Audit experience in a recognized company and experience in the construction industry would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Mauritian laws and regulations surrounding taxes (VAT, TDS, Corporate Tax)

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience with an ERP system would be advantageous
• Be able to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
• Working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) to at least intermediate/advance stage
• Detail oriented person with a good business understanding
• Keen to continuously learn, develop and improve professionally and personally