Senior Accounts Payable Assistant

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007961/MK

Date posted:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location:

Rosebank, South Africa

Salary:

R500k Annually

SUMMARY:
Established international mining concern, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Assistant to manage the full AP function while ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and process efficiency. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong controls focus and the ability to operate within a structured international environment. Relevant Finance/Accounting qualification and solid Accounts Payable experience, ideally within mining, heavy industry, or multinational environments essential. Strong reconciliation, compliance, and process improvement capability and detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to operate in a high-volume environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Purchase order creation and end-to-end invoice processing
Prepare and process payments via preferred banking platforms, ensuring adherence to agreed terms
Resolve supplier discrepancies and manage vendor relationships
Perform AP reconciliations, maintain aging below 90 days, and ensure alignment with supplier statements and GL
Maintain GRNI and In-Transit schedules daily
Manage weekly cashflow updates and monthly accruals
Document and manage withholding tax processes
Update query lists weekly and follow up on outstanding retentions
Assist with audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls
Drive AP process improvements and manage QA/QC compliance programs
Manage accounts mailbox and incoming documentation
Conduct regular stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth payment flows

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