**Accounts Payable Controller** 6226 Finance Johannesburg, ZA For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today. **JOB SUMMARY :** To ensure that creditors are paid in due time. The incumbent must maintain an effective communication system with accounts. Month end reports and reviews with the Accounts Payable Team Leader will be required. Month end remittances for posting and the ones for hand deliveries are to be emailed as soon as possible as per supplier’s requirements. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS** + Preparing invoices for processing and capturing. + Follow- up on outstanding invoices (Internally as well as with Suppliers). + Filing of processed invoices and payment recons, hard copies(in filing boxes) and soft copies(Onedrive). + Helping with closing of AP month end = AP reports. + Open and maintain vendor accounts. + Completing credit application from vendors. + Attend to emails and queries. + Sending out Nedfleet report to managers for authorization. + Back up for processing payments and importing to Nedbank. + Back up for importing Wage & Salary Payments to Nedbank. + Download daily statements on Nedbank. + Sending daily statement to Debtors for payment allocation and saving daily banking. + The month end reports and cash flow projection to be completed in the first week after closure of the previous month. **Journal Processing at month end** + Investec + Nedfleet + Vodacom + Direct Invoices Accruals + Open Purchase Order Accruals + Goods In Transit Accruals + AP Revaluation + Management Fee Provision **QUALIFICATIONS** + NQF 4 + Matric (Grade 12) + Tertiary degree/diploma in Accounting + Very good interpersonal skills with fellow staff customers. + Very good interpersonal skills with fellow staff customers. + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-moving customer goods industry. + Experience with open item computerized creditors ledgers. + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Acrobat Writer + JD Edwards will be an advantage Must be able to work under pressure and deadlines BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.