Accounts Payable Specialist (6 month fixed term contract)

Mimecast; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Johannesburg. This role involves managing the accounts payable process, ensuring compliance with local VAT regulations, and handling supplier communications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in accounts payable, making them well-suited for a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Manage Accounts Payable inbox and resolve queries.
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Tools

Netsuite

Concur

Job description

Job title : Accounts Payable Specialist (6 month fixed term contract)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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

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