2022 Purchasing Assistant

Ensures the accuracy of stocks received from and returned to suppliers, as well as the accurate and prompt payment to suppliers.

• Checks the accuracy of the stocks received in various warehouses in terms of quantity, description and cost as well as the stocks returned to suppliers prior to posting. Consults Buyers on any discrepancies between suppliers' invoices and purchase orders and ensures that all documents with alterations are duly countersigned by the Purchasing - --Managers or her representative.
• Ensures the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable by comparing the terms and discounts stated in the purchase orders with the master list provided by the Purchasing Department. Ensures that all deductions are computed accurately and applied promptly against all accounts payable through timely preparation of debit memos.
• Maintains an orderly file of suppliers' invoices, purchase orders and debit memos and ensures that everything is accounted for.
• Entertains suppliers' inquiries and/or complaints in connection with unpaid accounts or any discrepancies.
• Reconciles the balances of assigned accounts per subsidiary ledger with the general ledger.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway

Degree or Certificate

Minimum Level of Study

Bachelor or higher

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B

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.