Harry Kendall

My main responsibility is the processing of purchase orders for goods and services, which includes:

• checking and approving requisition requests, ensuring the appropriate suppliers are used, and creating purchase orders where required
• assisting in the selection of suppliers from the University’s preferred list and advising on alternatives where appropriate
• chasing orders and resolving queries with suppliers and end users
• processing supplier set-ups and amendments
• maintaining the department’s purchasing hierarchy in Oracle R12, including managing user access and approvers
• setting up and maintaining blanket purchase orders for recurring costs
• providing purchasing information to the Research Grants team during audits 

I am also responsible for departmental credit card processing and reconciliations, including obtaining authorisations and resolving queries, as well as processing and maintaining records of gift vouchers for participant payments.

My duties include preparing and entering recharge journals, producing and maintaining records of internal and external invoices, and assisting with reporting by extracting and checking data from the finance system. I also help ensure the smooth running of departmental finances by responding to queries, providing support and training on iProcurement in Oracle R12, covering for colleagues when required, and assisting with the financial year-end process.