Accounts Payable

MSA Outsourcing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to enhance their finance team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely processing of invoices while maintaining strong vendor relationships. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting reconciliations, organizing payment runs, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail will shine, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance department.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or related accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and payment requests.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts payable statements.
• Organizing and processing a backlog of invoices.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Accounting Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

MSA Outsourcing Solutions is seeking an efficient and detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to join our finance team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and payment requests in a timely manner
• Varied reconciliations exposure including expenditure reconciliations / bank reconciliations and service charge reconciliations
• Organizing and processing a backlog of invoices
• Entering and processing invoices on to the systems
• Requesting invoice authorization
• Responsible for company expenses
• Organizing the payment run
• General all round administration duties
• Respond to vendor inquiries and provide information regarding payment status
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and policies
• Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs to suppliers and vendors
• Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts payable statements to ensure accuracy
• Support the finance team with audits as needed
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a related accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal team members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality