Accounts Payable Specialist – Multi-Company Focus

Headhunters

St. Francis Bay

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a diligent accounts payable specialist for a multi-company environment in South Africa. The role focuses on processing creditors, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring VAT compliance.

You will manage invoices, POs, GRNs, reconciliation, EFT payments, and supplier communications across several entities, using Pastel and Excel.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and a bookkeeping qualification.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in a creditors or accounts payable role.
A diploma or certificate in bookkeeping is an advantage.
Experience in a multi-company environment is advantageous.
Strong computer literacy, specifically MS Excel and accounting systems (Pastel or similar experience).
Clear understanding of VAT, the creditor cycle, and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile creditors for multiple companies, capturing invoices, credit notes, and delivery docs.
Match invoices to purchase orders and GRNs, and reconcile monthly statements.
Prepare EFT payment batches and maintain the cash book daily, and assist with VAT compliance.
Submit supplier age analysis reports to management and assist in preparing monthly management reports and bi-weekly cash flows.
Maintain supplier files and contracts, assist with onboarding, and handle supplier queries or account issues.