Accounts Payable Analyst

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing logistics company as an Accounts Payable Analyst! Based in South Africa, you'll analyze financial data, optimize operations, and support strategic financial decisions from the comfort of your home. Ideal candidates have a strong background in data analysis and excel at detail-oriented finance tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable Data Analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AP trends and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Collaborate to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Develop dashboards to provide visibility into key AP KPIs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel Proficiency

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Financial Systems

Reporting Tools

Job description

Position : Accounts Payable Analyst

Work Hours (Client) : Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm EST Full-time, Permanent

Pay Range : $1200 - $1800 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Philippines

Work Location : REMOTE

Company/Client Overview:

Join Canada's fastest growing logistics company! Our work environment includes: Growth opportunities

Attention detail-oriented financial wizards and spreadsheet superheroes! Are you the kind of person who dreams in Excel formulas, delights in keeping finances squeaky clean, and chuckles at the thought of rogue invoices? If the idea of chasing down an unpaid bill is your idea of a thrilling Tuesday morning, then look no further.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We're looking for a data-driven and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to transform financial data into actionable insights. This role goes beyond processing invoices - you'll help analyze AP performance, support strategic decision-making, and continuously improve financial operations.

• Analyze AP trends and performance metrics (e.g. aging, DPO, cash flow impact, recurring issues) to surface insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with the AP team to identify inefficiencies, recommend process improvements, and support automation or system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into key AP KPIs for finance and operational stakeholders.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close by providing clean, validated data and insights that inform accruals, cash flow projections, and vendor risk analysis.
• Assist with forecasting vendor payments and understanding the timing impact on working capital.
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems, flagging anomalies and inconsistencies for further review.
• Partner with internal teams to align AP insights with broader financial goals and planning cycles.

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 3+ years of related experience

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable Data Analysis
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Data Analysis
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, financial systems, and basic reporting tools
• Ability to manage routine tasks while also thinking critically when needed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills