Accounts Payable Specialist – Creditors & Month-End

Lactalis Careers; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dairy firm in South Africa seeks a Temp Assistant Accountant to support the creditors department. The role involves routine clerical and accounting tasks, including validating payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring documentation compliance. The ideal candidate will possess an accounting degree and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a contract position based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Intermediate accounting skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of creditor processing.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform three-way matching and processing of invoices.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and prepare documentation for payments.
• Follow up on account queries with relevant staff and vendors.
• Assist in the month-end process, including journal prep and posting.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations for selected accounts.
• Manage ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed.

Skills

Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification

Experience in a financial function

Knowledge of BPCS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of processing import creditors

Ability to work independently

Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Education

Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification

Job description

A leading dairy firm in South Africa seeks a Temp Assistant Accountant to support the creditors department. The role involves routine clerical and accounting tasks, including validating payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring documentation compliance. The ideal candidate will possess an accounting degree and relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a contract position based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.