Accounts Payable Specialist (6 month fixed term contract)

Mimecast; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 432,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a 6-month contract in Johannesburg. The role involves processing invoices, managing stakeholder queries, and assisting with month-end reporting. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Salary range is ZAR 320,000 - 432,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable.
• Basic bookkeeping understanding is required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and corresponding purchase orders.
• Manage Accounts Payable inbox and resolve queries.
• Assist with month-end reporting and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to prioritize

Mathematical skills

Tools

Netsuite

Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (6 month fixed term contract)

About the position

Mimecast is seeking an experienced self-starter Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team on a contractual basis, for a 6-month period.

You will need to have a strong organizational focus with a keen eye for detail in dealing with stakeholders throughout Mimecast to manage the accounts function within the EMEA region.

In addition, this role is best suited to someone who also has broader accounting knowledge and experience to support end of month reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing of all scheduled and unscheduled accounts payable tasks including, but not limited to supplier invoices and corresponding purchase orders, payment runs, compliance checks.
• Knowledge of VAT to ensure invoices are processed correctly with local regulations.
• Ownership of Accounts Payable inbox - manage, review and resolve queries from all stakeholders
• Liaising with suppliers and reconciling Accounts Payable ledger for invoices and payments
• Assisting with month end reporting and procedures including expense accruals and prepayments
• Accounts payable month end tasks, including reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Short term cover for auditing expense claims to ensure compliance with policies
• Other ad-hoc duties as may be required including cover during periods of high-workloads and absences

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 2 to 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable.
• A degree is not mandatory, however, an understanding of basic bookkeeping, attention to detail, mathematical and accounting skills are required.
• Organisational and analytical skills along with strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Netsuite and Concur experience preferred but not essential
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

The RSA base salary range for this position is 320 000,00 - 432 000,00 ZAR. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.

DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone - unless they're a cybercriminal, of course.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we'd encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won't affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.