Peters Matlhare

• Ensure that monthly statements are obtained from suppliers.
• Ensure correct preparations of payment proposals daily/monthly for accounts payable & for once-off vendor payments.
• Ensure that filing is done daily in a structured format.
• Submit cash-flow figures on daily & weekly basis.
• Supervise team members
• Assist with month-end GL Accounts "Control Accounts" & "GRIR"
• Provide excellent service to suppliers.
• Assist Accounts Payable Clerks with reconciliations.
• Ensure team members set-up face to face meetings with suppliers to resolve outstanding queries.
• Build effective, mutual beneficial, professional relationship with suppliers, being proactive to ensure their satisfaction with our service and ensure that my team members do the same.
• Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice management and payment tracking systems
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
• Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses
• Facilitated month-end closing activities by ensuring all outstanding invoices were processed accurately and efficiently
• Inspected account books and recorded transactions
• Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready
• Researched and resolved discrepancies and complex technical accounting issues
• Engaged with customers and business partners on complex activities and deliverables to maintain relationships
• Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers
• Enhanced vendor relationships by consistently maintaining clear communication and resolving disputes promptly
• Input financial data and produced reports using SAP
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Obtain authorization for invoices, for goods and services not supported by approved orders.

Ensure all invoices per suppliers statement are received and properly accounted for.

Review individual reconciliations on monthly basis for all payments made, ensuring that credit terms are adhere to. attend to any problematic reconciliation.

Preparation and processing of all cheque, forex payments on a daily basis, including the safe custody of all financial instruments and cash.

Arrange distribution of cheque payments by post or collections.

Attend to Auditors queries.

Dealing with and resolving elevated queries

Driving value add solution and gaining efficiencies across the department.

Managing the ongoing relationship between the department and external consultants