Job Description

Location: SMEC Botswana Gaborone

REPORTS TO

Accounts Payable Supervisor or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

To perform the function of a Bookkeeper by assisting the Accounts Payable Supervisor and other Finance Personnel in developing and contributing to an effective finance department by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. This role will utilise strong analytical and bookkeeping knowledge, time management skills and effective problem solving to ensure success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Some accounting system maintenance (A/P vendor clean-up)

• Banking payee clean-up

• Creditors’ reconciliations preparation

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, following up with vendors and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

• Vendor maintenance in ERP (BST)

• Filing and records retention

• Assisting with monthly and year end tasks

• Ad-hoc administrative support

• Assist with special projects as required

• Balance sheet reconciliation preparation

• Some treasury functions

• Ability to assist implementation of new procedures

• Ability to draw up management reporting packs

• Processing of invoices

• Pay card reconciliations

• Opening of projects and bid numbers

• Training journals

• Credit card reconciliations

• Processing of daily deposits

• Processing of debit order on bank account

• Processing of journals

• Travelex for all staff members – complete process

• Control prepaid account and balance monthly

• Cashbook processing

• Recovery Africa (Epicor) billing and accruals done monthly

• Processing EFT payments

• Reconcile rentals for all regions

• Bank recons for several accounts

KEY CONTACTS

• Accounts Payable Supervisor

• General Manager Finance – South Africa

• Regional Managers

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant tertiary qualification

• 3-4 years relevant experience

• Detail oriented with the ability to show initiative and take responsibility

• Strong MS Excel and Word skills

• Effective time management skills

• Enhanced verbal and interpersonal communications skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Self-motivated and confident

• Passionate and energetic

• Strong attention to detail

• Time management skills

• Effective problem solving

• Good client service management

• Good communication skills

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!