IT Finance Analyst

Position Purpose The position’s primary role is to provide finance assistance for the Group IT Department using our ERP software and tools: - Accounts Payable - Partnering with our suppliers and internal teams to ensure strong supplier relationships are upheld and suppliers paid. - Reporting – Prepare the Monthly Finance reports for the IT Leadership Team - Procurement – reconcile the HALO Purchase Orders to incoming Invoices. Manage the Vertice contract renewal system Role Accountabilities Accountability: Accounts Payable - Process a large volume of supplier invoices and credits and match invoices against Purchase Orders as goods are received. - Receive and process invoices in an accurate and timely manner. - Routine reconciliation of supplier statements and follow up on any issues as appropriate. - Ensure delegation of authority & company approval policies are followed and unauthorised invoices are forwarded to the team member responsible for payment approval. • Complete month end processes. - Address and respond to employee enquiries in a timely manner and follow up any outstanding items with personnel responsible. - At all times be diligent to ensure fraudulent requests for payments are identified and avoided. Accountability: Reporting - Provide Monthly reporting to the IT Leadership Team • Provide Ad hoc reporting as required - Advise Leadership of any issues/errors in accounts • Participating in the budget cycle Accountability: Procurement - Reconcile Purchase Orders against incoming schedules/Invoices • Manage the Vertice procurement portal Essential Qualities The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the areas listed above and be able to demonstrate the following qualities. - Strong computer skills (experience with varying ERP systems and MS Office suites preferred, especially Excel). - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong attention to detail. - Ability to work productively when under pressure. - Methodical, organized, accurate and proactive. - A positive, curious and flexible attitude. Qualification & Experience Requirements What is the typical background required to competently perform the responsibilities of the job? - Time management skills under reporting deadlines - At least 3 years undertaking finance activities • Prefer a Finance Degree • Stakeholder engagement skills • Data analyst skills Originally posted on Himalayas