Financial Officer I (P10) (Financial Governance and Control: Accounts Payable) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description :


Responsible for the capturing of invoices, reconciliation of supplier accounts, timeous and accurate payments to suppliers


Responsibilities:

The Incumbent will be expected to:


Index on the Kofax System.
Capture invoices on the Oracle system.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts (Automatic reconciliation).
Ensure timeous and accurate payments to suppliers.
Monthly Age Analysis Report.
Follow up on all old outstanding Invoices.
Ensure no invoices are older than 120 days.
Timeous application of all prepayments.
Good understanding of the Accrual Process.
Ensuring that all Audit requirements are met timeously.
Payments for staff reimbursements and staff advances.
Payments for all international suppliers.
Manage the ongoing business relationship with key suppliers.
Manage the ongoing relationship with all end-users as well as students.
Ensure compliance with UJ's health, safety and environmental policies and standards.
Ensure compliance with government legislative requirements.
Ensure compliance with UJ's Code of Conduct.
Ensure compliance with UJ's Supplier Code of Ethics.
Ensure fully documented audit trails.
Ensure continuous improvement in Accounts Payable processes by monitoring, measuring and benchmarking where appropriate.
Collaboration with all stakeholders are further key elements in the continuous improvement process.


Minimum requirements


Diploma in Accounting or relevant Certificate (NQF 6).
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Accounts Payable.
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience working with Oracle ERP systems.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Supplier Reconciliations.


Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:


Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
Planning and organising.
Customer service focused.
General office administration skills.
Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Conflict management.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Work independently and within a team environment.
High ethical standards.


Apply by: 27 February 2026