Accounts Payable Specialist

The Unlimited Global Business Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unlimited Global Business Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance Operations team in Durban. You will process a high volume of supplier invoices, ensure data accuracy, and support efficient accounts payable activity.

Ideal candidates will have AP/creditors experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with ERP systems and Excel. This on-site, full-time role supports our fast-paced finance environment and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Creditors, Invoice Processing, or Financial Data Capture.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and AP principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and high-volume processing.
• Intermediate Excel skills and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process and capture high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Validate invoice details against supporting documentation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and apply correct coding.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial records.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Adhere to company policies, processes and financial controls.
• Meet turnaround times and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries and improve processes.
• Participate in quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Time management

Problem-solving

Independence & teamwork

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance Operations team. This role is responsible for processing high volumes of invoices, ensuring data accuracy, performing supplier reconciliations, and supporting an efficient accounts payable function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable or creditors experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and process excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and capture high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Validate invoice details against supporting documentation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and apply correct coding.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial records.
• Identify, investigate, and escrow invoice discrepancies or exceptions.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, processes, and financial controls.
• Meet agreed turnaround times and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries and improve processes.
• Participate in quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Essential

• Matric certificate.
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Creditors, Invoice Processing, or Financial Data Capture.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and accounts payable principles.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high workloads while maintaining quality standards.
• Willingness and ability to work US business hours.
• Ability to work full-time on-site.

Advantageous

• Qualification in Bookkeeping, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with PO matching and supplier reconciliations.
• Previous exposure to shared services, BPO, or finance processing environments.
• Experience using ERP platforms such as NetSuite or similar systems.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Accuracy and quality focus
• Time management and prioritization
• Process discipline and compliance
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Reliability and accountability
• Ability to work independently and within a team

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who can consistently deliver high-quality work in a high-volume finance environment. You take pride in accuracy, follow established processes, and have the confidence to elevate issues when required. Most importantly, you understand that precision and accountability are critical in an accounts payable function.