Accounts Payable Administrator
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
An established FMCG business is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join their Finance team. This role suits someone who takes pride in accuracy works well in structured environments and enjoys owning the full creditor payment process. The position offers stability exposure to a high-volume environment and the opportunity to grow alongside a well-established organisation.
Accounts Payable & Processing:
Vet process and post supplier invoices accurately and timeously
Manage shared accounts payable mailboxes
Manage invoice approval workflows
Process PO and non-PO invoices
Process third-party accounts payable invoices
Prepare and administer regular creditor payment runs
Reconciliations & Reporting:
Post and reconcile all payments
Prepare monthly vendor age analysis
Reconcile vendor aging to supplier statements
Investigate and resolve discrepancies timeously
Prepare and reconcile employee expense claims and company credit card expenses
Systems & Administration:
Review and process new vendor and employee take-on forms
Maintain and amend vendor master data
Ensure all supporting documentation is filed and compliant
Provide supporting documentation and GL downloads for audit purposes
Support & Collaboration:
Assist the Corporate Finance team with ad-hoc tasks
Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers where required
Support audit and compliance processes
Skills & Experience:
Strong accounts payable and reconciliation experience
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive methodical and structured approach
Qualifications:
Grade 12 / Matric (Required)
Diploma / Certificate in Accounts Payable or Finance (Advantageous)
Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable or general accounting
SAP experience highly advantageous
Strong MS Office skills (Excel Word Outlook)
FMCG or high-volume environment experience advantageous
Personality Fit:
Detail-driven and process-oriented
Able to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
Comfortable working in a structured high-volume environment
Keen to grow with the role and business
Contact:
Kayla Reddy
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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About Company
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