Remote Accounts Payable Specialist – SA

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home-office setup support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fully remote team operating in South Africa. You will process invoices, manage vendor inquiries, and ensure timely payments, with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

The role supports finance operations across South Africa from a home office. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounts payable, proficiency with QuickBooks/Xero/SAP, and excellent organizational skills to thrive in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Remote work ability and self-motivation expected.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices with accurate coding and approval.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries via email and phone professionally.
• Ensure timely payment runs per terms and policies.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor master files.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fully remote team operating in South Africa. You will process invoices, manage vendor inquiries, and ensure timely payments, with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

The role supports finance operations across South Africa from a home office. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounts payable, proficiency with QuickBooks/Xero/SAP, and excellent organizational skills to thrive in a remote setting.