A leading micro-payment processing service aggregator is looking for a Payment Specialist to assist in processing payments, onboarding and vetting new suppliers and daily reconciliations of supplier accounts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processing payments to supplier’s accounts (EFTs from all 4 major banks).
Processing interbank transfers.
Taking on new suppliers & updating the Content Ready system as needed.
Doing bank verifications on all new suppliers.
Loading all new suppliers onto the banking systems.
Vetting all new supplier contracts, and doing CIPC & VAT checks for onboarding new suppliers.
Strong reconciliation experience - ensure payments reconcile back to Content Ready reporting.
Ensure no duplicate payments are processed.
Handling queries from suppliers.
Preparing payment reports for the Senior Financial Accountant.
Resolve pay-out queries to ensure the timeous release of payments.
Loading of payments on a Saturday morning as needed.
Assist in other payments as may be needed from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Working experience in a Treasury area at a medium-sized company.
All payments are to be processed timeously & accurately & in line with Legal Agreements.
Maintaining a consistent service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
Always ensure business continuity.
Good email and communication skills.
Computer literacy – MS Office with strong Excel skills
Behavioural Competencies:
Team player & deadline-driven.
Excellent time management & organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility (be able to switch from one task to the other).