Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

Games Global Operations Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company in South Africa is seeking an experienced AP AR Specialist to oversee the Accounts Payable and Receivable processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing payment timelines, preparing audit packs, and contributing to financial analysis. This role supports diverse work culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Technical & professional knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Manage creditors and payment timelines.
• Prepare audit packs and ensure audit readiness.
• Summarise and report on customer collections.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with financial software

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Honours degree in Accounting

SAIPA or AG(SA) or CIMA qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

The AP AR Specialist supports the Group AP AR Manager by overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operational processes. Additionally, the role is responsible for ad hoc project work on a recurring basis. Whilst the role has no direct reports, the role requires close oversight of the regional Finance Assistants/ Assistant Accountants and a thorough technical knowledge of the AP and AR process.

Responsibilities

Audit Support

• Work with auditors to provide necessary information and resolve any audit-related issues.
• Preparation of audit packs and ensuring audit readiness

Cash Management & payments

• Managing creditors and payment timelines and obligations
• Review and validation of payment packs
• Review & release of supplier payments across multiple banking platforms and currencies
• Consolidation of operational cash flow forecasts per region and related cash flow planning to ensure cash adequacy at all times for supplier obligations and payroll obligations
• Identify surplus funds and sweep these to interest bearing accounts

Vendor management

• Review vendor onboarding packs and ensure all necessary details have been gathered and validated prior to capture
• Prepare summaries of creditors ageing and elevate overdue payments
• Report on and validate changes to supplier masterfile data across the group
• Prepare vendor level spend reports as required from time to time

Billing

• Summarise and report on customer collections and balances on a daily basis
• Prepare summaries of debtors ageing and escalate overdue accounts

Budgeting & forecasting

• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process by providing key inputs as required.

System management

• Support the Group AP AR Manager with administration of the group expense reimbursement system
• Support the Group AP AR Manager with administration of the group ERP application

Financial Analysis

• Analyse and summarise key operational spend in key focus areas.
• Adhoc project work

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• Honours degree in Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role
• SAIPA or AG(SA) or CIMA qualifications also beneficial
• Technical & professional knowledge
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and tax laws
• Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems and Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us and be a part of an organisation that truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.