PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The accounts payable clerk is responsible for reporting to the accounts payable team lead for processing invoices and verification of invoices while delivering a high level of service that meets or exceeds the Service Level Agreement on behalf of World Vision (WV) SSC in the South Asia Pacific Region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for processing all purchases (supplier invoices) and refunds (credit notes).

• Analysing purchases by expense type.

• Obtaining invoice authorisation.

• Match invoices with purchase orders, where applicable, purchase order requisitions, where applicable, and evidence of receipt of goods or services.

• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve differences.

• Deal with supplier account queries via telephone, email and fax and resolve queries promptly.

• Monitor accruals for management accounts.

• Assist with purchasing, cash management and budgeting.

• Conducts checking on the entries of the junior associates to ensure accuracy.

• Receiving and review supporting documentation from Global Centre, validate policies and procedures and recommend improvements.

• Participate in recommending system and process enhancements.

• Disbursing petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.

• Maintaining historical records by microfilming and filing documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES:

• Bachelor´s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.

• At least 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Reasonable knowledge of bookkeeping principles.

Preferred:

• Experienced in interfacing with business customers in defining procurement service requirements or procurement/accounting information.

• Broad based experience in accounting and financial systems.

• Ability to work in a time sensitive environment.

• Experience in interfacing with business customers in resolving payment issues.

• Knowledge of WV’s policy and procedure in the area of finance, systems and products.