Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006565/JLo

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounts payable? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations?

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Descriptions
A global leader in innovation and technology, is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join our high-performing Finance team.

As the Senior Accounts Payable Clerk you will responsible for the following:
Accounts Payable & Invoice Management:

Review, verify, and process supplier invoices accurately and on time
Maintain and enforce systems, procedures, and policies for accounts payable compliance
Approve payments in line with company deadlines and policies
Handle both local and foreign payments efficiently
Monitor supplier aging accounts and resolve queries promptly
Ensure no payables exceed 90 days

Treasury & Reporting Support:

Assist with treasury and cash flow management
Support month-end closing, including accruals and reconciliations
Prepare data for management reporting via the Global Financial Validation System (GFVS)
Manage the Control Assessment Tracking System (CATS)
Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting

Audit & Compliance:

Act as the key contact for external auditors during audits
Provide documentation, resolve queries, and support the audit process
Ensure proper admin and document filing is consistently maintained

Supplier & Internal Relationship Management:

Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to resolve overdue invoices
Maintain positive supplier relationships and ensure satisfaction
Supervise one direct report within the accounts payable team

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance is required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role
Strong understanding of supplier management, payments, and financial systems
Able to manage a high volume of transactions and paperwork
Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel

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