Accountant - Procure to Pay (PTP)

Smart4Energy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited in Cape Town is seeking an Accountant to join a global finance team, supporting end-to-end Procure to Pay (PTP) processes and ensuring timely, accurate supplier invoicing and payments.

You will handle invoice posting, validations against contracts and tax regulations, assist month-end closes and support internal and external audits while driving process improvements and automation across the PTP cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay operations.
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Procure to Pay (PTP) process, from invoice receipt to payment proposal.
• Capture and process supplier invoices with PO alignment.
• Validate invoices against contracts, tax regs and internal controls.
• Prepare payment proposals and support monthly closes.
• Assist audits with documentation and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements and support automation initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Document management systems (DRAPE/iDRAPE)

Job description

Location: Cape Town
Industry: Global Finance & Accounting Services

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant to join a global finance and accounting team, supporting the end-to-end Procure to Pay (PTP) process.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing, recording, validation and control of supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, internal policies and applicable tax regulations.

This role forms part of a centralised global finance operating model that leverages digitisation, automation and innovative technologies to streamline accounting processes, improve operational efficiency and maintain high standards of financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Procure to Pay (PTP) process, from invoice receipt and registration through to validation and payment proposal preparation.

• Capture and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and alignment with purchase orders, approvals and supporting documentation.

• Validate invoices against contractual requirements, tax regulations, accounting standards and internal controls.

• Ensure accurate accounting allocations and proper documentation throughout the invoice processing cycle.

• Process invoice adjustments, including credit notes, cancellations, corrections, re-invoicing and tax-related adjustments.

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and processing issues.

• Ensure all invoice processing activities are completed in accordance with monthly financial closing deadlines.

• Prepare and generate payment proposals, verifying amounts, payment dates and supporting documentation.

• Submit accurate and complete payment proposals to the Finance team for processing.

• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation, reconciliations and explanations.

• Monitor process performance through KPIs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

• Participate in automation, digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise PTP processes.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and international finance teams to ensure consistent application of global accounting procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or an equivalent recognised accounting qualification.

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Administration, Finance or Procure to Pay operations.

• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

• Experience in invoice processing, validation, reconciliations and payment preparation.

• Working knowledge of SAP, particularly invoice posting, validation and financial queries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and SharePoint.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy when working with high volumes of financial information.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Procure to Pay (PTP) processes and financial administration systems.

• Experience with SAP and invoice management systems.

• Exposure to document management and approval workflow platforms.

• Ability to analyse financial information, investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting queries.

• Understanding of internal controls, audit requirements and month-end closing procedures.

• Familiarity with digital tools and AI-enabled solutions such as Microsoft Copilot will be advantageous.

Key Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.

• Proactive approach to identifying process improvements.

• Adaptability and willingness to learn within a fast-paced, international working environment.

• Curious, innovative and comfortable working with digital technologies.

Advantageous Experience

• Previous experience within a multinational organisation or shared services environment.

• Exposure to global finance and accounting operations.

• Experience supporting internal and external audits.

• Knowledge of Spanish or Italian will be advantageous.

• Experience working with document management and approval workflow systems such as DRAPE/iDRAPE.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Exposure to international finance and accounting operations.

• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of the end-to-end Procure to Pay cycle.

• Training and on-boarding provided by an experienced finance team.

• Exposure to digital finance transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives.

• Opportunity to collaborate with international stakeholders and contribute to global best practices.