Job Description

Accounts Payable Accountant

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant, this role will require looking at continuous improvements in the AP processes. The role will focus on accounts processes related to invoice posting, accounts payable queries, employee expense claims and vendor master data maintenance for multiple Fugro entities.

In this varied role, you will collaborate closely with the AP and General Ledger (GL) Accountants in relation to their allocated entities. Although this position will be based in South Africa, this role will report directly to the AP Lead of the Fugro Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) based in The Netherlands, Leidschendam.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for all Accounts Payable (AP) related queries from external suppliers and Fugro entities
Assist with month-end close duties and with reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
Taking care of coding, entering, batching and posting of supplier invoices and obtaining manager approval for payment of invoices
Verify and process employee expense claims
Process changes to supplier master data and check supporting documentation
Ensure tracking of supplier payments, purchase orders, invoices and statements
Responsible for overall Accounts Payable (AP) processes for one or more entities

Education / Experience Requirements

Diploma or Certificate in Accounting
2+ years of relevant working experience
Ability to calculate, post and manage financial records
Computer literate: Good Excel skills; Knowledge of ERP software (MS Business Central / CRM / IFS is an advantage)
Good English language skills (written and spoken)
Good communication skills
Competencies: accurate, able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines, initiative, organized, result oriented, service minded, team player

Interested to learn more about us? Please visit our website on www.fugro.com to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.