Accounts Payable Controller

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) in Johannesburg is seeking an Accounts Payable Controller who will drive accurate, timely supplier payments and strengthen financial controls.

You will manage reconciliations, respond to queries, oversee the full payments process, print reports, and help optimize cash flow while upholding corporate values and teamwork.

The role requires an accounting diploma/degree and at least five years' experience, with strong reconciliation and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Accounting diploma or degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Effective time management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Address queries from Operations and suppliers promptly.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments within agreed timeframes.
• Implement processes and controls to protect company assets.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding payment arrangements.
• Oversee the full payments function: invoice selection, approval, payment release.
• Print Open Items Reports and clear AP Age analysis weekly.
• Verify commissions deducted by processors align with credit terms.
• Submit proof of payment and remittance advice within 24 hours.
• Meet deadlines for AP Age monthly commentary.
• Action debit transactions before month-end close and maintain overdue targets under 10%.
• Process daily journals and provide regular feedback on query resolutions.
• Contribute to optimizing cash flow through timely reconciliation and payments.
• Uphold corporate values and promote teamwork within the department.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Accounting diploma/degree

Job description

Our client is seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Controller who will play a crucial role in ensuring financial discipline and fostering strong supplier relations. This role is central to managing accurate and timely payments, optimizing cash flow, and safeguarding company assets through robust financial controls.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain up-to-date supplier reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.

• Address queries from Operations and suppliers promptly.

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to all suppliers within agreed timeframes.

• Implement processes and controls to protect company assets.

• Communicate and liaise effectively with suppliers regarding payment arrangements.

• Oversee the full payments function including invoice selection, approval, and payment release.

• Print daily Open Items Reports and clear Accounts Payable Age analysis weekly.

• Verify commissions deducted by processors align with credit terms.

• Submit proof of payment and remittance advice within 24 hours.

• Meet deadlines for Accounts Payable Age monthly commentary.

• Action debit transactions before month-end close and maintain overdue targets under 10%.

• Process daily journals and provide regular feedback on query resolutions.

• Contribute to optimizing cash flow through timely reconciliation and payments.

• Uphold corporate values and promote teamwork within the department.

What We Are Looking For:

• Applicable Accounting Diploma / Degree

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience

• Strong skills in account reconciliation and financial reporting.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to foster collaborative working relationships.

• Effective time management abilities to meet strict deadlines.

Why This Opportunity Matters:

Joining this role means becoming part of a collaborative team environment that values integrity and efficiency. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the company’s financial operations and help maintain healthy supplier relationships, making a tangible difference in the overall business performance.