Accounts Payable Specialist

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment in Port Elizabeth seeks an organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and weekly payment procedures within a hybrid working setup.

Responsibilities include processing AP transactions, posting invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close. 3–5 years' experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Exposure to General Ledger and international accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process, validate and verify Accounts Payable transactions.
• Process and post supplier invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile vendor and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and support weekly payment procedures.
• Ensure all payable invoices are captured for month-end close.
• Manage supplier statements and payment-related queries.
• Work closely with GL Accountants and auditors to provide information.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation and supporting records.
• Assist and provide cover within the Accounts Payable team when required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

General Ledger

International accounting

Finance processes

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is looking for an organized and analytical Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, weekly payment procedures and supporting the wider finance function. This is a Hybrid working opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Process, validate and verify Accounts Payable transactions.
• Process and post supplier and administrative invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile vendor and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and support weekly payment procedures.
• Ensure all payable invoices are captured for month-end close.
• Manage supplier statements and payment-related queries.
• Liaise professionally with creditors and freight forwarders.
• Work closely with GL Accountants and auditors, providing supporting financial information.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation and supporting records.
• Assist and provide cover within the Accounts Payable team when required.
• Ensure weekly processes are completed in accordance with company procedures.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Exposure to General Ledger and international accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.