Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Clerk – Foreign Accounts to join their finance team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately processing and maintaining foreign supplier and international transaction accounts, ensuring timely payments, accurate reconciliations and compliance with company policies and financial requirements.
This role is ideal for someone with strong Accounts Payable / Creditors experience, excellent numerical accuracy and an interest or experience in foreign currency transactions.
Accounts Payable & Foreign Creditors
Process invoices and credit notes from foreign suppliers and service providers.
Verify invoices, supporting documentation and required approvals.
Prepare and process foreign currency payments within agreed payment terms.
Monitor outstanding supplier balances and resolve discrepancies.
Follow up with suppliers regarding account queries and payment issues.
Reconciliations
Reconcile foreign supplier statements on a monthly basis.
Investigate and resolve account variances and payment discrepancies.
Reconcile foreign currency bank accounts where required.
Foreign Exchange Administration
Accurately record foreign currency transactions.
Monitor exchange rate differences and assist with forex adjustments.
Maintain accurate records of foreign payments and currency conversions.
Financial Administration
Maintain accurate accounting records and supplier files.
Capture transactions accurately and timeously on the accounting system.
Ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed and retained.
Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation when required.
Prepare reports relating to foreign accounts, payments and outstanding balances.
Assist the finance team with general accounting and administrative duties.
Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field.
Relevant experience in Accounts Payable / Creditors.
Exposure to foreign currency transactions will be advantageous.
Good understanding of accounting and finance principles.
Experience with credit control, reconciliations and outstanding supplier balances.
Experience managing petty cash.
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP/ Sage
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