Accounts Payable Specialist

The Unlimited International; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unlimited International in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume supplier invoices, ensure accurate coding, and maintain audit-ready records.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve discrepancies, and drive process improvements while operating during US business hours on-site.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Creditors, Invoice Processing, or Financial Data Capture.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high workloads while maintaining quality.
• Willingness to work US business hours.
• Full-time on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Process and capture high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and apply correct coding.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial records.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate 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.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Creditors

Invoice Processing

Data Entry

ERP Systems

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

NetSuite

Accounting Software

ERP platforms

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.
  
• Match invoices to purchase orders and apply correct coding.
  
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial records.
  
• Identify, investigate, and escalate 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

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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 escalate issues when required. Most importantly, you understand that precision and accountability are critical in an accounts payable function.