Payments Authorizer & Controls Specialist

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Payments Officer to review and authorise supplier, operational and ad hoc payments in a high-volume environment. You will verify banking details, amounts and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.

The role requires 3–5 years in payments or related finance operations, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in payments, banking, creditors or finance operations.
• Experience with banking platforms and payment authorisation controls.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and payment governance.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Experience within retail, FMCG, shared services or high-volume payment environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and authorise supplier, operational and ad hoc payments
• Verify banking details, payment amounts, supporting documentation and approvals
• Ensure payments comply with internal controls and approval frameworks
• Investigate payment discrepancies, rejections, reversals and unmatched transactions
• Identify and escalation unusual or high-risk transactions
• Support month-end payment cut-offs and accrual processes
• Assist with improving payment processes, controls and workflows

Skills

Payments operations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Financial governance

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking a Payments Officer to review and authorise supplier, operational and ad hoc payments in a high-volume environment. You will verify banking details, amounts and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.

The role requires 3–5 years in payments or related finance operations, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Excel.