Accounts Payable Specialist (Hybrid)

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment is assisting a client in Port Elizabeth to hire an organized Accounts Payable Specialist for our Finance team. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, vendor reconciliations and weekly payment procedures in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, exposure to General Ledger and international accounting, and strong MS Excel skills to support month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3-5 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Exposure to General Ledger and international accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process, validate and verify Accounts Payable transactions.
• Process and post supplier and administrative invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile vendor and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and support weekly payment procedures.
• Ensure all payable invoices are captured for month-end close.
• Manage supplier statements and payment-related queries.
• Liaise professionally with creditors and freight forwarders.
• Work closely with GL Accountants and auditors, providing supporting financial information.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation and supporting records.
• Assist and provide cover within the Accounts Payable team when required.
• Ensure weekly processes are completed in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor reconciliations

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Tools

General Ledger systems

Job description

Job Description

Our client is looking for an organized and analytical Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, weekly payment procedures and supporting the wider finance function. This is a Hybrid working opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Process, validate and verify Accounts Payable transactions.
• Process and post supplier and administrative invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile vendor and balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and support weekly payment procedures.
• Ensure all payable invoices are captured for month-end close.
• Manage supplier statements and payment-related queries.
• Liaise professionally with creditors and freight forwarders.
• Work closely with GL Accountants and auditors, providing supporting financial information.
• Maintain accurate AP documentation and supporting records.
• Assist and provide cover within the Accounts Payable team when required.
• Ensure weekly processes are completed in accordance with company procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3-5 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Exposure to General Ledger and international accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.