Accounts Payable Specialist

Rad Resources; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rad Resources in Sandton is seeking an experienced accounts payable professional to join our finance team. You will reconcile supplier accounts, process invoices, and ensure accurate posting in the Sage system.

The ideal candidate has at least four years in finance, strong numeracy and Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to work with supplier finance teams to resolve issues promptly. This role requires attention to detail and clear communication with senior management.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification completed.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in finance.
• Experience in accounts payable is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile all accounts monthly against creditors ledger.
• Process local purchase requests and invoices.
• Investigate creditor queries (invoices not authorised, credit notes, imbalances).
• Record supporting documentation in the system.
• Develop relationships with suppliers’ finance teams to resolve queries quickly.
• Open accounts per parameters and add them on the bank.
• Process payments for local creditors on Sage.
• Ensure supplier discounts are applied monthly and on time.
• Assist with BEE audits and requirements for the creditors department.

Skills

English fluency

Excel

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Finance qualification

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All accounts to be reconciled monthly and balanced against the creditor’s ledger.
• Processing of local purchase requests and invoices.
• Investigating queries on the creditors account e.g. invoices not authorised, credit notes required, unbalanced accounts.
• Recording all supporting documentation logically within the system.
• Developing relationships with suppliers’ finance teams to ensure quick resolution of any queries and issues arising.
• Opening of accounts as per parameters, as well as adding them on the bank.
• Processing of payments for local creditors on Sage.
• Ensuring all supplier discounts are applied monthly and on time.
• Assisting with all BEE audits & requirements for the creditors department.

COMPETENCIES:

• Fluent in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management.
• Competent in using Excel.
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem solving.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant qualification - Finance qualification
• Minimum of 4 years working experience.