Accounts Payable Controller

Smith Garb & Associates; Atlantis; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm in Atlantis, Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented finance professional for a hands-on role focusing on supplier and ledger control, monthly payments, and master data management. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation knowledge, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications including Matric and a diploma in accounting. The position promises a structured environment with clear accountability and significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an Accounts Payable / Creditors role.
• Experience in maintaining and reconciling supplier accounts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts and statements.
• Approve invoices for processing and ensure PO compliance.
• Draft and manage the Monthly Payment Planner.
• Ensure all invoices are processed by month-end.

Skills

Strong reconciliation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Solid time management

Computer & system savvy

Highly detailed, organised, and control-minded

Education

Matric (Accounting preferred)

Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping (recommended)

Job description

What you'll be owning

Supplier & Ledger Control

• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts and statements
• Approve invoices for processing and ensure PO compliance
• Clear and reconcile GL Control Account 9300 monthly
• Resolve all supplier queries within 60 days (no exceptions)

Payments & Planning

• Draft and manage the Monthly Payment Planner
• Balance daily with the Bayside account
• Process payments, allocate accurately, and send remittances
• Raise and present RTS transactions for approval

Master Data & Systems

• Create and maintain suppliers on Evolution & Flowiz
• Update banking details on the Standard Bank portal
• Keep creditor master data clean, current, and compliant
• Enforce 30-day payment terms and fix misalignments

Month-End & Recons

• Ensure all invoices are processed by month-end
• Submit PO reports for accruals
• Verify credit notes, PODs, RTS and outstanding items
• Keep queries under control

CORE KPIs YOU'LL SMASH

• Account 9300 fully reconciled & current
• Month-end deadlines met, every time
• Clean master data (always up to date)
• Payment cycle managed effectively
• Filing system that actually makes sense

What you bring

Qualifications

• Matric (Accounting preferred)
• Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping (recommended)

Experience

• 35 years in an Accounts Payable / Creditors role

Skills That Matter

• Strong reconciliation knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid time management
• Computer & system savvy
• Highly detailed, organised, and control-minded

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• A hands-on, high-impact finance position
• Clear accountability and ownership
• Structured environment with real responsibility
• Based in Atlantis, Cape Town