Senior Specialist Accountant – AP & Process Optimization

The Core Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Core Group, a leading technology distributor and retailer based in South Africa, seeks a technically strong, commercially minded Specialist Accountant to join the Accounts Payable team. You will drive accuracy, controls, and process improvements across local and foreign supplier payments in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires strong accounting principles, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering with stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance (BCom Accounting or similar preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure all supplier payments (local and foreign) and customer refunds are processed accurately and within agreed payment terms
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the Accounts Payable function, including reconciliations, allocations, ageing analysis, and cashbook updates
• Review and monitor creditor ageing to proactively identify risks, outstanding items, and process gaps
• Ensure all invoices comply with VAT and statutory requirements prior to processing
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance within the AP process
• Assist with month-end, audit preparation, and finance reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and reduce manual intervention within the AP environment
• Drive process optimisation initiatives and assist with system enhancements and implementations
• Develop and maintain GL coding standards and ensure accurate allocation of expenses and cost centres
• Ensure accurate maintenance of vendor master data and banking information
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Ensure supplier queries and escalations are resolved professionally and within agreed turnaround times
• Partner with operational teams to resolve GRV, invoice, and reconciliation discrepancies effectively
• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies, controls, and statutory requirements
• Support audit requirements by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and readily available
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and financial integrity across all AP processes
• Strong accounting and reconciliation capability
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Ability to manage pressure and tight deadlines
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to support operationally when required
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting or similar

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Core Group, a leading technology distributor and retailer based in South Africa, seeks a technically strong, commercially minded Specialist Accountant to join the Accounts Payable team. You will drive accuracy, controls, and process improvements across local and foreign supplier payments in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires strong accounting principles, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering with stakeholders across