Accounts Payable Administrator

Sappi; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wood fibre solution company located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator. This role involves verifying invoices, managing vendor queries, and executing payment proposals. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate with a Diploma or Degree in Finance and at least 2 years of accounting experience. The company promotes a diverse work environment and provides numerous training opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for online training

Collaborative international environment

Focus on sustainability

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Accounting environment.
• Experience in managing vendor inquiries related to payment processes.
• Proficient in analyzing vendor accounts.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoices received via e-invoice system according to SARS requirements.
• Review invoices that do not pass the 3-way match and investigate issues.
• Follow up on overdue workflows and clarify delays.

Skills

Invoice verification

Payment processing

SAP

Advanced Excel

Education

Grade 12 certificate with Diploma/Degree in Finance

Job description

We are hiring!

We're on the lookout for an Accounts Payable Administrator to accurately process invoices to pay vendors on time for goods and services supplied to Sappi.

As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will be responsible to Ft:

• Verify all invoices received via e-invoice system in terms of SARS requirements
• Review all invoices that do not pass through the 3-way matchand investigate the reason for non-posting
• Follow up on overdue workflows, clarify and rectify the reason for the delay
• Manage incoming e-mails and telephone calls from vendors regarding queries related to payment processes/invoices
• Execute and review payment proposals on SAP ensuring that the correct parameters are used
• Analyse in depth vendor accounts to identify aged items appearing on the GRIR reports to identify possible items for write back
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for vendors as per the category requirements - this includes reconciliations required for GRIR clearing and audit requirements (External and Internal)
• Performthe operational testing required when any financial system is upgraded/changed
• Maintainand updatethe four week rolling cash flow for FEC, CFC and SES and submitto supervisors weekly
• Ensuring that Open Credit Memos and Duplicate Tracker Payments are resolved on Celonis timeously
• Adhoc services include but are not limited to General Accounts and Fixed Assets

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12certificatewith a recently completed Diploma / Degree inFinance
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Accounting environment
• SAP experience
• MS Office (advanced Excel skills)

What’s in it for you?

• An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online trainings
• A multi-cultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally.
• A unique opportunity to join a global wood fibre solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon foot print.