Accounts Payable Administrator

Quest Staffing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator on a 6-month contract in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The position involves processing creditors' transactions, ensuring timely payments, and supporting the Payables Supervisor. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in similar roles, possess strong reconciliation and transaction-processing skills, and a diploma in financial management or accounting is advantageous. Candidates should also be adept at professional communication and thrive in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as an Accounts Payable Administrator.
• Experience in a large, high-pressure environment.
• Strong reconciliation and transaction-processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process all creditors transactions accurately and timeously.
• Prepare month-end and quarterly accrual journals.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Transaction processing

Customer service

Professional communication

Education

Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

NOW HIRING : Accounts Payable Administrator

6 Months contract

To process all creditors transactions accurately and timeously while supporting the Payables Supervisor and Payables Division.

This role ensures valid, compliant, and on-time payments to suppliers according to company policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strong demand for :

• Accurate reconciliations
• Quick resolution of queries
• World‑class service delivery for internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Creditors Processing & Payments
• Timeous processing of invoices, credit notes, and payments
• Prepare accurate supplier recons supported by statements & AP ledger
• Investigate & resolve reconciling items (including long‑outstanding items)
• Prepare complete and accurate payment packs (capex & maintenance opex – local & foreign)

Month‑End & Reporting

• Prepare month-end and quarterly accrual journals
• Support weekly cash‑flow forecasting and funding submissions to Treasury
• Meet internal deadlines to ensure AP ledger closure by 1st working day

Service, Compliance & Support

• Improve customer service through quick query resolution
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls (POs, invoices, recons, payment packs)
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance

Qualifications

• Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years as an Accounts Payable Administrator
• Experience in a large, high‑pressure environment
• Strong reconciliation and transaction‑processing skills
• Oracle experience advantageous
• Professional communication with suppliers & stakeholders

If interested, please apply directly through email us directly at

N.B If emailing us directly, remember to insert "Accounts Payable Administrator" in the email subject line, for consideration, and state which area you are applying for.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago