11 Oct
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
About the opportunity
Overview Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Edenvale Johannesburg Global Retail client is looking for a Senior Payable Specialist with 10 years plus experience from a retail manufacturer. Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliation of vendor accounts, and management of payment runs within a high-volume retail environment. Salary Very Negotiable Minimum Requirements Matric / Grade 12 (essential) Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (preferred). 10 years' accounts payable experience, with at least 5 years in a senior/supervisory capacity. Retail, FMCG, or high-volume transactional environment essential. Experience with foreign creditors and forex payments advantageous. Exposure to multi-store/multi-branch AP environments preferred. Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS). ERP experience: SAP (FI/MM), Oracle, Sage X3, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. Sound knowledge of South African VAT legislation and SARS e-Filing. Responsibilities Invoice Processing & Vendor Management Process high volumes of supplier invoices (merchandise, GNFR, logistics, utilities, rentals, etc.) accurately and within agreed SLAs. Reconciliations Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, particularly for key/strategic suppliers. Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger. Clear reconciling items (unallocated payments, credit notes, rebates, settlement discounts) timeously. Payments - Prepare and process weekly/monthly payment runs (EFT, ad-hoc, foreign payments). Ensure payments comply with payment terms, cash flow forecasts, and authorisation matrices. Compliance & Controls - Ensure VAT compliance in line with SARS requirements (valid tax invoices, input VAT recovery). Reporting & Analysis - Prepare AP ageing reports, accruals, and GRIR (Goods Received Invoice Received) analysis at month-end. Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. Leadership & Process Improvement - Mentor and provide guidance to Accounts Payable Clerks. Apply online FROGG Recruitment Job Nature Full Time Experience Requirements 10+ Years Job Location Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa, 1609, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, 1618 Salary Negotiable Job Level Sr. Position
What you’ll bring
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