Service-oriented, dedicated Accounts Payable Officer with +10 experience, actively seeking an enhanced role to bring knowledge and experience to its betterment.
Core expertise include payables processing, reporting and analysis, maintain good relationship with client and quality services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Accountant
Polytra Africa SSC
08.2022 - Current
Updating and sending dashboard with cash status to CFO,COO and FM's on a daily basis.
Allocation of payments done and funds received on EXACT on a daily.
Liaising with booking team concerning any query on invoice.
Assisting with booking team on queries - cascading to other department, sulphur team & logistics team to resolve queries
Creating of new Suppliers and Customer on Third Party(vendor creation) - ensuring all required document are provided.
Loading of advance payment, update advance payment list, doing check ensuring no duplicate payment on file.
Informing operations team, other officers about payment status(PZ,PC,PT,SA)
Sending AP list to CFO and FM's for selection of payment to be done.
Compiling bulk payment list, inputting bank accounts, performing reconciliation and downloading invoices selected for payment.
Uploading payment on bank, sending to FC for approval.
Extracting swift copies, renaming and send to suppliers
Finance Administrator
Ocorian
03.2022 - 08.2022
Accurate and timely booking of invoices on the Navision ERP for client portfolio like America, Jersey, London, Dublin, Netherland.
Ensure in-house expenses and Client expenses are properly recorded and recharged.
Ensure payments are done before or by due date (Payment Frequency may vary)
Review, recommend and implement improvements in the procedures/process
Coordinate appropriately and professionally with suppliers and other administrators/departments
Attend to emails and queries in Accounts Payable mailbox on a timely basis
Secure relevant approvals of the invoices as per the Delegation of Authority
Manage Aged Payables report and applying payment to invoices
Assistant Accountant
Askspire Services Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
Extracting, updating, and reconciling sales report
Reconciling cash position report with bank statement
Allocating invoices payment received on SAGE
Updating debtors ageing, follow up on outstanding balance
Posting of invoices received from suppliers, updating creditors ageing
Bank statement reconciliation
Attending and solve all queries received by mail
Accounts Payable Officer`
ABI Inbev Shared Services Ltd
03.2018 - 05.2021
Direct reporting to AP Team Lead and PTP Manager
Processing of invoices (Manually and electronically via OCR) and performing adequacy checks to ensure all invoices have correctly been posted
Manage and prepare creditors ageing analysis and preparation of payment forecasts – monthly and for exceptional payment runs
Point of contact for suppliers complaints and queries
Follow up on open Purchase orders and banking issues with procurement team
Perform supplier reconciliations
Collaborated with procurement team for timely resolution of discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in invoicing and payment.
Enhanced vendor relations through prompt communication and professional handling of inquiries or concerns.
Assisted with month-end closing procedures to ensure timely completion of financial reporting requirements.
Developed training materials for new employees, promoting consistency in accounts payable processes across the organization.
Negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors, resulting in improved cash flow management without compromising supplier relationships.
Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
Improved cash flow management by monitoring aging reports and prioritizing payments based on due dates and discount opportunities.
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes(booking)
Properly processed deposits, withdrawals and payments for customers daily.
Partnered with teammates on departmental projects involving queries, status of queries(which department responsible)
Performed quality assurance checks and reported issues to management to discuss solutions.
Processed entries to make adjustments and post to client accounts.
Trained staff on procedures and guidelines to effectively execute daily tasks.
Streamlined the process of resolving customer disputes by implementing clear communication channels and escalation procedures, resulting in faster resolution times and increased customer satisfaction.
Coordinated with other Transaction Processing Associates to share knowledge, resources, and expertise, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate transaction processing, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Improved transaction processing efficiency by implementing streamlined procedures and reducing errors (DPI)
Education
Diploma in Business Administration
SIAST (Saskachewan)
Mauritius
08.2009
Skills
Excellent stakeholder relationship management - Internal and External
Payment Scheduling
Knowledge on different ERP - SAP, Syspro, Sage, Navison
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