Accounts Payable Controller

Excellerate; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking a professional for a financial support role focused on timely payments and accurate accounting practices. Candidates must possess a Senior Certificate with Accounting, a National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent experience, and about 2 years in a similar role. The position requires strong financial aptitude, computer literacy, and excellent negotiation skills. It offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the utility business operations.

Qualifications

• ± 2 years' experience is essential.
• Knowledge of municipal/government supply and services regulations.
• Ability to work independently and at a fast pace without compromising accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of payment proposals and decision-making on accounts.
• Liaising with Councils/Municipalities/Eskom on invoice queries.
• Management of Draw down and Bank accounts.

Skills

Aptitude for figures and financial skills

Computer Literacy

Negotiation skills

Organising skills

Education

Senior Certificate with Accounting

Bookkeeping and/or National Diploma in Accounting

Job description

Main purpose / objective of the position:

To serve as a financial support function to meet the Utility Business units’ goals and objectives. To ensure that all payments are paid on time in an accurate and efficient manner and in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices so that the Business unit’s expenditures recordings are accurate and timely.

What you will bring:

Experience / Education:

• Senior Certificate with Accounting as a subject
• Bookkeeping and/or National Diploma in Accounting
• ± 2 years’ experience is essential

Knowledge required:

• Aptitude for figures and financial skills
• Adequate knowledge of specific discipline
• Legislation and regulations with regards to municipal/government supply and services requirements.
• Industry knowledge specific to area of accountability
• Computer Literacy
• Negotiation skills
• Organising skills

Competencies Required:

• Adhering to Principles and Values and high level of integrity
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with People
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Learning and Researching
• Deadline Driven
• Ability to work at a fast pace without compromising accuracy
• Able to work independently

Interface / relationships with:

Internal: Colleagues
External: Municipalities

What you will be doing:

Role Objectives/Responsibility:

• Preparation of payment proposal (Draw Down)
• Decision on which accounts to pay/withhold.
• Preparation of payment files (SAP proposal to DME upload).
• Accurate filing of proposal and proof of payment.
• Clear amounts due or refundable on terminated accounts prior to status change.
• Liaising with Councils/Municipality/Eskom on specific invoice queries.
• Request inter‑account transfers from Councils/Municipalities/Eskom – follow all steps until Balance Sheet Reconciliation.
• Analysis of drawdown report by ensuring all action plans to address queries have been implemented
• Management of Draw down and Bank accounts.
• To carry out any other Adhoc duties as may be required from time to time by management.