Global Accounts Payable Lead

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking a Creditors Accountant in Cape Town to own and manage a hands-on accounts payable function for overseas entities. You will process invoices, perform reconciliations and prepare payments, working closely with suppliers to resolve outstanding items.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role involves end-to-end AP duties, supplier communications, and maintaining records while supporting broader GL reconciliations as the function grows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on creditors or accounts payable experience with supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and accounting software.
• Comfortable using digital tools to work with foreign-language invoices and international supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end creditors process from invoice receipt to payment preparation and approval.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and investigate historical balances/invoices.
• Handle accounts payable inbox and ensure invoices and documents are captured and processed accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain missing invoices/statements and resolve queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records across international entities.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Supplier reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BCom / National Diploma / ICB or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking a Creditors Accountant in Cape Town to own and manage a hands-on accounts payable function for overseas entities. You will process invoices, perform reconciliations and prepare payments, working closely with suppliers to resolve outstanding items.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role involves end-to-end AP duties, supplier communications, and maintaining records while supporting broader GL reconciliations as the function grows.