AP Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Financial Appointments is seeking an AP Accountant for a 12-month contract to support internal Accounts Payable functions in a dynamic finance team. You will help ensure accurate AP processing, perform month-end closings, and support controls and process improvements.

The role offers exposure to SAP, FIORI, and ARIBA testing, with opportunities to optimise vendor interactions and payment accuracy within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• 1–2+ years of AP experience in a finance setting.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all AP transactions are processed accurately within the correct period.
• Perform month-end activities including GL reconciliations for AP.
• Review and follow up on open and outstanding items.
• Execute AP controls including GR/IR reconciliation and duplicate payments checks.
• Monitor debit balances and manage blocked payments.
• Run and analyse reports to maintain AP process controls.
• Track vendor ageing and foreign payments; perform EFT runs.
• Engage with internal teams and banking partners on payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

BCom Accounting

Tools

SAP

FIORI

Ariba

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an AP Accountant to support internal Accounts Payable functions within a dynamic and fast-paced finance environment over a 12 month contract.

Why join this team?

Be part of a finance function that plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity Work in a high-impact environment where strong vendor relationships directly influence business outcomes Gain exposure to end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, controls, and system enhancements Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Credit, and external partners

What you will be doing:

• Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and within the correct accounting period
• Perform month-end activities including general ledger reconciliations for Accounts Payable
• Review and follow up on open and outstanding items
• Execute Accounts Payable controls including:GR/IR reconciliation
• Duplicate payment checks
• Debit balance monitoring
• Blocked payment management
• Run and analyse reports to maintain control over AP processes
• Monitor vendor ageing and manage foreign payments
• Perform and review daily EFT payment runs
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve queries efficiently
• Engage with internal teams and external banking partners on payment-related matters
• Contribute to internal control design and process improvements
• Participate in system upgrades and enhancements, including SAP, FIORI, and ARIBA testing

What we are looking for:

• BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification
• 1-2+ years of relevant working experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, particularly Accounts Payable
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP preferred

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP and Ariba
• Opportunity to be involved in system upgrades and transformation initiatives
• Cross-functional collaboration across finance and business units
• Development of strong technical and stakeholder management skills

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