Purchase Ledger Specialist

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all supplier invoices are checked for legal requirements and T&C’s.
• To accurately register all invoices on the purchase ledger ensuring accuracy in the coding of supplier invoices and ensuring that authorisation limits are not exceeded.
• To efficiently and accurately validate all invoices through application of a Chart of Approvals using internal approval process.
• Responsibility for ensuring the accurate close down of the purchase ledger at month-end and year-end. Prepare accrual journals for all late invoices as appropriate.
• Responsible for preparation and generation of all weekly payment schedules, providing backup for authorisation as appropriate to enable in country review before approval of payment.
• Assist in month-end reporting, posting journals, as and when required.
• Prepare Ad-hoc reports as required.

Ideal Competency Specification:

• min 2 years AP accounting experience required
• A strong understanding of VAT rules of relevant European country
• A good working knowledge of Excel required
• Previous experience with Oracle
• Very good command in English (both writing and speaking)
• Requires commitment, flexibility and a professional attitude
• Team-working – sharing resources and information within the team and with other departments.  Develops positive working relationships with others.
• Self-Management – conscientious and shows commitment to get things done. Time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Concern for Accuracy
• Planning & Organizing
• Initiative & Proactivity
• Results Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Ability to Summarize