Senior Accounts Payable Controller

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Controller in Sandton to lead AP processes for a multinational environment. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, 7–10 years of experience, and strong Excel and ERP skills (Syspro, SAP, Oracle).

You will compile and submit payments, reconcile ledgers, support audits, and ensure DOA compliance while collaborating across Finance teams to maintain accurate supplier and payment records.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification required.
• 7-10 years in a similar AP role, preferably multinational.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP proficiency.
• Experience with foreign creditors and international payments.

Responsibilities

• Payment compilation and submission per creditor terms.
• Submit payments and maintain payment schedules with accuracy.
• Ledger allocations and GRNs for proper accounting.
• Monitor and measure AP adjustments (under 5%).
• Ensure costs are DOA-compliant and authorized.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Provide audit support with timely documentation.
• Email intercompany invoices to designated address.
• Follow up on payment releases with business units/suppliers.
• Complete daily supplier reconciliations for month-end.

Skills

Accounts Payable Expertise

Foreign Creditors Management

Team Collaboration

Excel Skills

ERP System Proficiency

7-10 years Experience

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Syspro

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the job Senior Accounts Payable Controller

Accounts Payable Controller

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Over 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or multinational environment
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Accounts Payable Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in accounts payable processes and procedures
• Foreign Creditors Management: Familiarity with foreign creditors' processes and requirements, including currency exchange and international payment methods
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicating openly and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
• ERP System Proficiency: Proficiency in using ERP systems such as Syspro, SAP, or Oracle for financial transactions and reporting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Payment Compilation and Submission
  • Compile and submit payments for release according to agreed creditor terms, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment schedules
• Submit payments on Paper trail for release as per agreed terms, verifying all details for accuracy and completeness
• Ledger Allocations and GRNs
  • Accurately assign ledger allocations and GRNs to ensure proper accounting of expenses and minimize discrepancies
• Adjustment Measurement
  • Monitor and measure adjustments passed in AP, ensuring adjustments remain within acceptable limits (less than 5% of total output)
• Authorization Compliance
  • Ensure all costs and expenditures are authorized according to the Delegation of Authority (DOA), minimizing errors and discrepancies
• Reconcile accounts in accordance with company policies, resolving invoice discrepancies and issues promptly to maintain accurate financial records
• Audit Support
  • Provide supporting documentation for audits, ensuring timely responses to audit requests and minimizing delays in the audit process
• Intercompany Invoices
  • Email intercompany invoices to the designated email address, following established procedures to minimize errors and escalations
• Payment Release Follow-up
  • Follow up on payment releases, addressing queries and concerns from business units or suppliers promptly and efficiently
• Complete daily supplier reconciliations for month-end suppliers, ensuring adherence to month-end cut-off dates set by the AP Manager