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You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and proper processing of invoices, payments of creditor accounts, assets and petty cash.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receive 3rd party expense invoices and statements on time and ensure correct approval thereof
• Capture invoices, reconcile and pay creditor accounts
• Compile remittances for all payments and send them to suppliers
• Work closely with suppliers and operations to resolve queries
• Allocate the accounts on Sun
• Age analysis review and report
• Petty cash capturing
• Assistance with VAT returns
• Assistance with compiling budgets
• Ad hoc duties required from you

• Diploma/ Certificate in Bookkeeping

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Strong accounting and computer literacy
• Experience with Sun and Pegasus beneficial
• Strong Advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Team player
• Deadline driven
• Effectively works under pressure

R 264000 - R 288000

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

• Receive 3rd party expense invoices and statements on time & ensuring correct approval thereof!
• Capturing of invoices (Sun & Pegasus), reconciling and payments of creditors accounts.
• Reconcile accounts for payment.
• Compile remittances for all payments and send them to suppliers.
• Work closely with suppliers and operations to resolve queries.
• Allocate the accounts on Sun.
• Age analysis review & report.
• Petty cash capturing.
• Asset capturing & analysis.
• Assistance with VAT returns.
• Assistance with compiling budgets.
• ADHOC duties when required.

• Basic salary: R22,000 to R24,000
• Medical Aid – 50/50
• Pension Fund – 9% company contribution and 7% employee contribution

• Responsible for the accurate and timeous reconciliation of both debtors and creditors
• Ensure that creditors are reconciled and paid within term
• Ensure that debtors are carefully managed, deposits collected and all reconciliations performed timeously and accurately

• 3+ years of experience in a related role
• SYSPRO 8 experience would be highly advantageous

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• Daily Cash application as per the AR aging report/Receipt Noetix/Unapplied Report/on request
• Completing vendor forms for new & existing customer set up
• Initiating refunds to customers with credit balances on account
• Prepare and maintain an accurate AR aging report with notes on status of payments
• Sending weekly AR aging reports
• Running weekly TOP20 report (Unapplied credits and payments)
• Responding to customer inquiries related to Payments / Vendor forms/ Refunds /other AR tasks on Remedy and close tickets in timely manner
• Reconciling outstanding issues on customer accounts
• Track and ensure completion of critical requests
• Provide accurate feedback to requestors; communicate the root causes, trends, and solutions
• Monitoring and management of tasks & targets to ensure SLAs & KPIs are met/exceeded
• Identify, support & drive process improvement initiatives (to work methods, processes & systems)
• Build & maintain good professional relationship with client and team members
• Other ad-hoc projects/reports and request

• Experience in Financial administration and Accounts Receivable (Billing, collections etc.)
• 3+ years Accounts Receivable experience
• Oracle Financials experience
• Remedy ticketing system experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (English); ability to communicate independently with client, build strong client relationships
• Ability to investigate & solve queries from customers with internal stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations
• A keen eye for detail
• Process Oriented

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The Accounts Receivable Analyst job exists to execute Accounts Receivable processes, ensure timely and accurate recording of account receivables into ledgers, customer account administration, and for the collection of dues and past due’s, ensuring that bp’s credit risk exposure is minimised.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

Implement day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations and cash collection performance targets.

Ensure the daily managing of prepaid accounts, daily account reconciliation, order tracking and verification of payments received on BP bank account by staying in sync with bp’s order releasing practise.

Lead order blocks, review / resolve all credit-held orders or customer restrictions and inform customer service and / or sales as appropriate

Process returned funds, deductions, other differences and transactions for exception cases, increase as required.

Ensure customer accounts are reconciled (Cash & Term) and filed with relevant supporting documentation

Monitor and action daily overdue accounts, unapplied cash, unapplied receipts and credits, over credit limit, accounts receivable aging balances, or delinquency and work with customers to reconcile issues and advance when necessary. Ensure timely resolution of account queries/disputes.

Obtain customer payment confirmation and provide inputs into Cash Flow Forecast.

Ensure that non fuels invoices are processed for the various businesses and collected.

Provide inputs to the Risk team in order to manage credit risk and limits

Accurately store, track, maintain and retrieve data. Support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

Provide Customer responsive service levels, measured by productivity and telephony targets.

Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOX and BP credit policies.

Provide key business insights and management information that leverages process performance indicators that include overdue analysis, weekly credit commentary, payment performance data and monthly reports.

Analyse, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolution/ provide feedback on complex and non-routine customer issues that are escalated from business partners, team leads.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of all contractual obligations including and not limited to payment and recovery of rents, municipal services, Loans & Grants, rebates, discounts, retail convenience, incentives schemes, engineering, Dealer training, shop turnover, marketing promotions, loyalty programs, QSR, Mystery motorist/shopper etc

Ensure the generation of accurate and timely payment of / to third party / customer invoices for goods / services received on behalf of BP and in compliance with policies and procedures.

Maintain relevant NFI expiry diaries

Highlight process gaps and inefficiencies; proactively seek solutions to increase productivity and / or level of service provided.

Provide analysis and feedback regarding impact of new policies, new work, enhancements, etc. Identify gaps in current processes and assist in (at times leading) implementation of such changes.

Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external-stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales and other functionally related groups).

Collaborating closely with the business on a regular basis to ensure timely collections and query resolution.

Undergo continuous capability training required from the role. Provide on the job training to colleagues and onboard new joiners as and when required.

Experience and Expertise

Educational background and Experience

Matric with credit management qualification preferred

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and dealing with customers.

Proven track record of effective team work

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Strong /credit management reconciliation skills

System knowledge:

Excel, JDE, ISP

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

Entity:

Job Family Group:

Job Description:

The Accounts Receivable Analyst job exists to execute Accounts Receivable processes, ensure timely and accurate recording of account receivables into ledgers, customer account administration, and for the collection of dues and past due’s, ensuring that bp’s credit risk exposure is minimised.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations and cash collection performance targets.

• Ensure the daily managing of prepaid accounts, daily account reconciliation, order tracking and verification of payments received on BP bank account by staying in sync with bp’s order releasing practise.

• Lead order blocks, review / resolve all credit-held orders or customer restrictions and inform customer service and / or sales as appropriate

• Process returned funds, deductions, other differences and transactions for exception cases, increase as required.

• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled (Cash & Term) and filed with relevant supporting documentation

• Monitor and action daily overdue accounts, unapplied cash, unapplied receipts and credits, over credit limit, accounts receivable aging balances, or delinquency and work with customers to reconcile issues and advance when necessary. Ensure timely resolution of account queries/disputes.

• Obtain customer payment confirmation and provide inputs into Cash Flow Forecast.

• Ensure that non fuels invoices are processed for the various businesses and collected.

• Provide inputs to the Risk team in order to manage credit risk and limits

• Accurately store, track, maintain and retrieve data. Support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

• Provide Customer responsive service levels, measured by productivity and telephony targets.

• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOX and BP credit policies.

• Provide key business insights and management information that leverages process performance indicators that include overdue analysis, weekly credit commentary, payment performance data and monthly reports.

• Analyse, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolution/ provide feedback on complex and non-routine customer issues that are escalated from business partners, team leads.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all contractual obligations including and not limited to payment and recovery of rents, municipal services, Loans & Grants, rebates, discounts, retail convenience, incentives schemes, engineering, Dealer training, shop turnover, marketing promotions, loyalty programs, QSR, Mystery motorist/shopper etc

• Ensure the generation of accurate and timely payment of / to third party / customer invoices for goods / services received on behalf of BP and in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Maintain relevant NFI expiry diaries

Service Management & Continuous Improvement

• Highlight process gaps and inefficiencies; proactively seek solutions to increase productivity and / or level of service provided.

• Provide analysis and feedback regarding impact of new policies, new work, enhancements, etc. Identify gaps in current processes and assist in (at times leading) implementation of such changes.

• Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external-stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales and other functionally related groups).

• Collaborating closely with the business on a regular basis to ensure timely collections and query resolution.

• Undergo continuous capability training required from the role. Provide on the job training to colleagues and onboard new joiners as and when required.

Experience and Expertise

• Educational background and Experience

• Matric with credit management qualification preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and dealing with customers.

• Proven track record of effective team work

• Effective communication and negotiation skills

• Strong /credit management reconciliation skills

System knowledge:

Excel, JDE, ISP

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

Relocation Assistance:

Remote Type:

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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What will I be doing?

The Accounts Receivable Clerk contributes to and supports the Accounts Receivable (Order to Cash department) for the efficient operation of Billing and Collection, including all activities related to credit control, billing, and collection. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Finance Manager in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the finance department.
• Ensure smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with policies, regulations, and contractual frameworks.
• Partner with all hotel finance team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial and Operations.
• Support departments in all accounts receivable inquiries.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others as appropriate.
• Proactive identification and prevention of potential problems.
• Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and team members.
• Initiative in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new programs as required.

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.

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Work Locations

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Canopy by Hilton

Job

Finance