Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist
South Pole
Date: 1 week ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
Job summary:
In this challenging position you will be responsible for the finance activities of our Swiss entities. You will also assist with tasks in the other Switzerland entities and potentially in other countries, as a member of the Global Accounting team. As the local Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist you will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across South Pole and also external stakeholders to ensure reporting is complete in a timely fashion.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Job summary:
In this challenging position you will be responsible for the finance activities of our Swiss entities. You will also assist with tasks in the other Switzerland entities and potentially in other countries, as a member of the Global Accounting team. As the local Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist you will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across South Pole and also external stakeholders to ensure reporting is complete in a timely fashion.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
- Manage approval process of incoming supplier invoices
- Process supplier invoices in our ERP
- Review and reimburse expenses reports
- Manage approval process of incoming receivable invoice requests from stakeholders
- Process receivable invoices in our ERP
- Collaboration in the dunning (cash collection) process
- Preparation of weekly and monthly bank balances files
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Reconcile intercompany accounts
- Coordinate daily business and specific projects with employees around the globe
- Deputy for the Accounts Payable specialist
- Actively support the finance team with monthly, quarterly and annual closing this includes all accruals and prepayment bookings
- Assisting in the ERP data cleansing and migration
- Educational Background: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an international or Swiss-based company.
- Tools & Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems (Abacus, D365, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
- Languages: Fluency in English is required
- Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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