Accounts Payable Specialist: Precision & Timely Payments

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in Cape Town is seeking an accounts payable professional to manage invoice processing, payments, and vendor reconciliations within a fast-paced international FMCG environment.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office, and SAP experience. You will handle vendor onboarding, expense claims, and month-end reporting, contributing to accurate financial records and timely cash flow management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office.
• Diploma or certificate in accounts payable or finance advantageous.
• Prior experience in SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Vet invoices received for payment and process payments to creditors accurately and timely.
• Manage shared accounts payable mailboxes and approval workflows in VIM.
• Post NPO/PO invoices and 3rd party AP invoices as needed.
• Prepare and administer regular payment runs and reconcile payments.
• Prepare monthly vendor age analysis and reconcile with vendor statements.
• Review and process expense claims and company credit card expenses.
• Provide supporting documentation and GL downloads for audits.
• Update vendor master data and file vendor application forms.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Proactive attitude

Organized and methodical

Prioritization

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / Standard 10

Diploma / Certificate in Accounts Payable or Finance

Tools

SAP

INFORMATICA

Job description

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in Cape Town is seeking an accounts payable professional to manage invoice processing, payments, and vendor reconciliations within a fast-paced international FMCG environment.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office, and SAP experience. You will handle vendor onboarding, expense claims, and month-end reporting, contributing to accurate financial records and timely cash flow management.