About Lyra
Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
About the Role
Accounts Payable Administrator
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk for our accounting department to look after payment transactions and the financial commitments of our group. You will need to maintain ledgers, oversee tax-related processes, maintain spreadsheets and databases of valuable information and uphold the company’s policies and image with suppliers, therefore contributing to its growth..
Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months
Location: To be based in South Africa
Hybrid Work: Candidates will be expected to work in a hybrid environment with regular attendance at the office.
Hours: Weekday - Monday to Friday (5 working days) from 8am to 5pm
Flexibility with work hours:
While this is a full time Monday to Friday, standard business hours position, the nature of the work requires a degree of flexibility. The individual should be prepared to occasionally support meetings outside of standard working hours, given the global scope of the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exposure to Inter-Company payables
Exposure to Foreign Currency Transactions
Exposure to accounting processes, client servicing, etc.
Learning how to organize, multitask and manage time.
Learn on the job regarding the best practices in accounting.
Exposure to the field of accounting and its various responsibilities.
Assisting the group CFO and finance managers on ad hoc tasks related to NetSuite
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will mainly perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in the light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.
Qualifications
Matric
Diploma in financial accounting will be desirable
Experience
5 years working in Accounting Roles of similar nature
Foreign Currencies
Experience of working in a high growth environment
Proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution
Working with NetSuite
Working with any other ERP system
Skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent Spreadsheet and Data Knowledge
High levels of personal integrity
Excellent Communication Skills
Knowledge
IT systems knowledge –
Knowledge and understanding of data and its uses within a corporate environment.
Netsuite
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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