Accounts Payable Controller

Logicalis; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking an experienced AP Controller to manage accounts payable processes, vendor relations, and payment accuracy. Candidates should have 5 years of experience in accounting, proficiency in MS Excel, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for growth within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify invoices for goods and services ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors via electronic transfer.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions with the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and transactions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Education

Applicable degree or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Why choose Logicalis?

It’s not just IT solutions, It’s IT global know-how! Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider providing digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver powerful business outcomes.

Our customers span industries and geographical regions; and our focus is to engage in the dynamics of our customers’ vertical markets; including financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, and apply the skills of our 4,500 employees in modernising key digital pillars; data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications and collaboration, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We are the advocates for our customers for some of the world’s leading technology companies including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and ServiceNow

Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial and customer centric, with a shared ambition of making Logicalis the worlds leading IT Solutions provider!

We offer speedy decision-making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates our diversity.

Join us and become a part of something epic!

ROLE PURPOSE

The AP controller is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. They are responsible for reconciling vendor account, processing payments and maintaining vendor relationships.

Role Responsibilities

• Invoice processing - Receive and verify invoices for goods and services. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Payment processing - Prepare and process payments to vendors via electronic transfer. Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts to confirm accuracy before payment.
• Vendor relations - Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payment enquiries, and other account-related matters. Maintain positive relationships and resolve issues promptly.
• Account reconciliation - Reconcile accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy in the general ledger. Investigate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Record Maintenance - Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices, payments, and transactions.
• All of the above would be for local and foreign currency transactions.
• Preparing the documentation for international payments
• BBBEE reporting
• Banking and cash book reporting
• Managing the team effectively to ensure productivity and growth.
  
  

Experience

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment
  
  

Qualifications

• Applicable degree or diploma
• Excellent MS excel skills
  
  

Additional Skills/Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
  
  

Disclaimer: Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Employment Equity (EE) and Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Logicalis SA’s Employment Equity plans