Accounts Payable Analyst

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves processing vendor invoices, managing payments across various international entities, and supporting payment operations automation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a competitive salary, share incentive scheme, and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Generous vacation policy

Hybrid working flexibility

Daily office perks including team lunches

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in accounts payable or finance operations.
• Strong initiative with excellent follow-through and problem-solving ability.
• Confident communicator with a service-focused approach to vendor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and manage payment scheduling across international entities.
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and ensure timely settlements.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing and documentation issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree in finance or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Monday.com

Job description

WatersEdge Solutions is hiring an Accounts Payable Analyst to support a high-growth global finance team operating across 180+ territories. If you're detail-oriented, thrive under pressure, and bring a proactive mindset to solving financial operations challenges, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact in a dynamic, international setting.

About the Role

As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you’ll report to the VP of Finance and play a key role in executing global payment strategies. You’ll work with advanced vendors and financial technologies to ensure timely and accurate fund transfers. This role offers significant exposure to automation projects and cross-functional teams, with opportunities to grow your expertise in global finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and manage payment scheduling across international entities

Monitor accounts payable aging reports and ensure timely settlements

Communicate with vendors to resolve billing and documentation issues

Reconcile accounts payable ledgers and support month-end closing processes

Prepare and maintain payment infrastructure (bank account setup, access, and controls)

Support monetization initiatives involving account balances

Collaborate with the product and finance teams on process improvements and automation

Assist in documentation and compliance related to payment operations

What You’ll Bring

Relevant degree or equivalent experience in accounts payable or finance operations

Strong initiative with excellent follow-through and problem-solving ability

Confident communicator with a service-focused approach to vendor interactions

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and a strong team player

Willingness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Xero, Dokka, Mesh Payments, or Monday.com

Experience in global payment systems or fintech platforms

Exposure to automation in financial processes

What’s On Offer

Competitive market-aligned salary

Share incentive scheme for long-term growth

Generous vacation policy and hybrid working flexibility

Four-week “work from anywhere” policy

Daily office perks including team lunches and unlimited snacks

Company Culture

At WatersEdge Solutions, we believe in continuous improvement, collaborative innovation, and making a measurable impact. We thrive on curiosity, excellence, and building together in a global playground—where every contribution counts and every team member is empowered to grow.

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