Accounts Payable Administrator

ENSafrica; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their Accounts team. The role involves capturing invoices, reconciling accounts, preparing payments, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have Grade 12, and a certificate in accounting or business administration is advantageous. The firm values equity in hiring practices and encourages applications from suitably qualified individuals. The closing date for applications is 18 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 required.
• Certificate/Diploma in accounting or business administration is advantageous.
• Experience in a professional services environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture creditor and other related invoices on 3E.
• Reconcile creditors accounts.
• Prepare payment requests.
• Conduct cashflow forecasts.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and creditors.

Skills

Strong administrative & reconciliation skills

Sound understanding of accounting policies

Solid knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook

Strong analytical thinking

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12

Certificate/Diploma in accounting or business administration

Tools

3E software

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator | CPT

A vacancy for an Accounts Payable Administrator in the Accounts team has become available in our Cape Town office.

The successful incumbent will report directly to the Accounts Payable Team Leader.

The working hours for this position are made up of 9-hour shifts between the hours of 07h00 and 18h00 and are subject to change, according to the business and team requirements. The successful applicant must be willing and able to work within these hours as well as at various times after-hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Capturing of creditor and other matter related invoices on 3E
• Reconciling of creditors accounts
• Preparation of payment requests
• Cashflow forecasts
• Liaising with internal and external clients and creditors
• Ability to follow up effectively on queries
• Maintaining an efficient and effective filing system
• Telephone duties: problem resolution and client contact

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong administrative & reconciliation skills
• Sound understanding of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Solid knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to communicate professionally (verbally and in writing) with internal and external clients
• Strong analytical thinking, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow up effectively on queries
• Ability to prioritize and redirect queries where necessary – use own initiative

Educational Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Certificate/Diploma in accounting or business administration (advantageous)
• Insurance knowledge advantageous
• 3E experience (advantageous)
• Experience in professional services environment (advantageous)

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates. The closing date for all applications is close of business on 18 December 2025.