AddressAbout Heinemann
For us, passion for trading is simply in the genes. The small family business established by the brothers Carl and Heinrich Heinemann in 1879 has developed into a major distributor and retailer for the international travel retail market.
Today we supply an ever-expanding Duty Free range of global branded goods to international airports, airlines, cruise liners and border shops in 100-plus countries. Our retail operation now serves more than 30 million customers annually offering perfumes and cosmetics, wines and spirits, confectionery, delicacies and much more. Despite our international profile, we remain a family business, and we place great value on people.
You will get :
- Opportunity to start and develop your career in finance
- Staff discounts in our shops
- Extra days of annual leaves
- Free-on site car parking
- Hybrid work
About the role
The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for processing vendor invoices accurately, ensuring payments are made timely and managing key stakeholders to deliver required tasks efficiently and adhering to company policy and standards.
As an Accounts Payable Officer you will :
- Monitor payment cycles for a various suppliers and ensure payments are made on time
- Maintain a high level of professionalism while dealing with external stakeholders and provide consistent, timely and accurate delivery of Accounts Payable services.
- Processing vendor invoices and payments and monitoring system data validation for accuracy
- Preparing payment batches for review on a timely basis to meet payment deadlines.
- Assisting with supplier credit applications.
- Management of staff reimbursements.
- Proactively consult with various departments and creditors to resolve quantity and price discrepancies.
What you should bring along:
- Tertiary/Post secondary school qualifications in accounting as major or equivalent.
- At least 2 years demonstrated Accounts Payable experience and ready to join a global travel retail company.
- Wonderful time management skills, organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to a busy environment while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Strong problem solving, analytical and people skills.
- Persuasive communication and verbal skills.
- Experience with SAP accounting system and invoice management systems is favourable but not essential.
But it is not just all about us! At Heinemann we offer a great working environment with plenty of perks! We have fruit in our break room, staff discount from our retail outlets when you travel, staff discounts from our Staff Shop, career development opportunities, corporate activities, hybrid work, but most importantly the opportunity to be part of a team who understands that our people are at the core of everything we do.
Sound like you? We would love to hear from you, please submit your resume and cover letter, by clicking on the' apply now' button below. Note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
