Accounts Payable Controller

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Information Technology sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to manage the full accounts payable function. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, with responsibilities including processing invoices, supplier engagement, and maintaining compliance with purchasing policies. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a matric certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the creditors process by ensuring approvals are obtained.
• Reconcile supplier accounts to statement.
• Prepare and process month end journals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Active listening

Proactive problem solver

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Education

Matric certificate

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

Teraco Data Environments

2025/06/06 Gauteng

Job Reference Number: APC_JB1

Department: Finance

Business Unit

Industry: Information Technology

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The main purpose of this position is to assist the business in complying with the purchasing policy by administering the full accounts payable function.

Job Description

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• To successfully administer the creditors process by ensuring the correct approvals are received from the business prior to processing invoices for payment
• Monitor the finance payables email account and distribute all supplier invoices to the relevant business units for approval
• Ensure supplier invoices have a valid PO and that correct approvals are obtained
• Capture supplier invoices in the accounting system
• Reconcile supplier accounts to statement
• Prepare payment files and load onto the bank
• Capturing cashbooks & updating bank allocations
• Price checking and creating purchase orders in the accounting system
• To assist in administering the supplier review process
• Engage with suppliers to collect updated BBBEE certificates on an annual basis
• Maintain accurate BBBEE information in Ozone
• To complete all month end processes within agreed timeframes
• Prepare and process ad hoc month end journals
• Prepare monthly audit file with all balance sheet recons
• To assist other finance staff and business with ad hoc queries
• Prompt response to and resolution of queries as per agreed OLAs
• To act as a backup for other Finance staff members
• Implement best practices, standards and procedures in all accounting functions and activities
  
  

Job Requirements

Skills Requirement

• Good communication skills
• Active listening — ability to understand requirements
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to work independently and be a positive team player
• Self-motivated
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of stress tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Matric certificate
• Relevant degree or diploma
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar environment