Aggreko recruits 01 Accounts Payable Manager WACA

Aggreko recruits an Accounts Payable Manager WACA

About Aggreko plc:

Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better future. A future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed. That’s why at Aggreko, we work ‘round the clock, making sure our customers get the electricity, heating and cooling they need, whenever they need it – all powered by our trademark passion, unrivalled international experience and local knowledge. From urban development to unique commercial projects and even humanitarian emergencies, we bring our expertise and equipment to any location, from the world’s busiest cities to some of the most remote places on earth. Every project is different, so we listen first and design a system supported by our service anywhere, to any scale. Transforming the lives and livelihoods of individuals, organisations and communities across the globe.

Purpose of the Job:
The AP Manager will report into the Area Finance Manager, and will be responsible for managing Accounts Payable function for West and Central Africa (WACA). AP Manager will be responsible for the organisation’s creditor accounts. Manages or performs work in some/all of the following areas:

– Accounts Payable invoice verification, payment authorisation and processing
– Reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers to identify improper charges, validate transactions, and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

Managing payment cycle. this involves:
– Review, code and verify vendor invoices (including 3 way matching)
– Process of invoices payments at due date
– Monitor outstanding vendors commitments
– Responsible for cash forecast
– Cleaning up old balances from the creditors and solving invoices in disputes
– Developing, implementing and maintaining systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to -company guidelines.
– Collaborate with other departments to improve end to end P2P process
– Continue to drive efficiencies and improvements within the Accounts – Payable team
– Obtaining authorized signatories for all payables payments and sending to the bank
– Maintaining monthly key supplier statement reconciliations
– Assisting with internal/external audit requirements
– Dealing with supplier/bank queries

Other Requirements:
– Coordinate with the internal and external auditors during the audit process.
– Ensure accuracy and timely production of key KPI reports.
– Maintain good communications links with various offices to co-operate and share information.
– All other duties considered necessary for the effective operation of my responsibilities

Person Specification/ Job requirements:
– Bachelors degree and in Accounting or Finance
– Experience working in an international business environment
– Seven or more years of accounting experience, including one or more years of leadership experience included
– Must have large ERP AP system experience
– Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
– Good communication skills and team spirit
– Capable of withstanding pressure
– Self Motivated

About Us

We’re the people who use our big boxes to make a massive difference. We believe in the positive impact of power and the ability to control temperature. We believe what we do opens up opportunity and creates potential for individuals, communities, industries and societies over the world. We believe when we work together we can do anything. We believe in the power of our team. We’re the people who keep the lights on. And we recruit the best talent, too.

Our four values help us get even better at what we do. It’s the Aggreko way of working – we call it Always Orange.

Always Orange means:

Being dynamic: We’re nimble and are always ready to react to an ever changing world.
Being expert: We know our stuff, we’re great under pressure and we thrive in our busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We use our experience to make a difference. We know how to challenge and we have the courage of our convictions.
Being together: We play for Team Aggreko and value the expertise of everyone around us. We’re accountable and we hold others to account.
Being innovative: We never miss an opportunity to learn, to look out, or to be better.

Closing date : 06 February 2020