Accounts Payable Assistant
Process invoices and verify them in compliance with company standards and procedures.
Overview
Process invoices and verify them in compliance with company standards and procedures.
You have:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- Experienced in interfacing with business customers in defining procurement service requirements or procurement/accounting information
- Broad based experience in accounting and financial systems
- Ability to work in a time sensitive environment
- Experience in interfacing with business customers in resolving payment issues
- Knowledge of WV's policy and procedure in the area of finance, systems and products
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for reporting to the accounts payable team lead for processing invoices and verification of invoices while delivering a high level of service that meets or exceeds the Service Level Agreement on behalf of World Vision (WV) SSC- Ghana.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for processing supplier invoices) and processing (credit notes)
- Assist internal and external Customers on AP related questions.
- Send invoices for bypass when necessary and on timely basis.
- Support in the execution of internal control procedures
- Help to clarify all doubts about audit related issues with Accounts Payable.
- Ensure Invoice log sheets are constantly updated to keep track of balance sheet accounts
- Ensue clear and adequate communications are sent to customers on invoices that are voided or rejected at the time of booking those invoices.
- Support in providing data to AP analyst for the preparation of weekly report.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor´s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
- Experienced in interfacing with business customers in defining procurement service requirements or procurement/accounting information
- Broad based experience in accounting and financial systems
- Ability to work in a time sensitive environment
- Experience in interfacing with business customers in resolving payment issues
- Knowledge of WV’s policy and procedure in the area of finance, systems and products
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with processing invoices and any challenges you've faced? | This question evaluates your practical experience with invoicing tasks. | Share specific examples of your experience with processing invoices and how you addressed any issues. |
| How do you handle time-sensitive tasks in a busy accounts payable department? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to resolve a payment issue with a business customer. What approach did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What internal control procedures have you implemented or supported in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with financial systems, and what software have you used? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if you encountered a discrepancy in an invoice? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure clear communication when dealing with voided or rejected invoices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about World Vision's policies related to finance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |