AP Accountant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

76726

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location:

Century City, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has become available for an AP Accountant to support internal Accounts Payab

POSITION INFO:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an AP Accountant to support internal Accounts Payable functions within a dynamic and fast-paced finance environment over a 12 month contract.

Why join this team?

Be part of a finance function that plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity
Work in a high-impact environment where strong vendor relationships directly influence business outcomes
Gain exposure to end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, controls, and system enhancements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Credit, and external partners

What you will be doing:

Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and within the correct accounting period
Perform month-end activities including general ledger reconciliations for Accounts Payable
Review and follow up on open and outstanding items
Execute Accounts Payable controls including:
- GR/IR reconciliation
- Duplicate payment checks
- Debit balance monitoring
- Blocked payment management
Run and analyse reports to maintain control over AP processes
Monitor vendor ageing and manage foreign payments
Perform and review daily EFT payment runs
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve queries efficiently
Engage with internal teams and external banking partners on payment-related matters
Contribute to internal control design and process improvements
Participate in system upgrades and enhancements, including SAP, FIORI, and ARIBA testing

What we are looking for:

BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification
1-2+ years of relevant working experience
Solid understanding of accounting principles, particularly Accounts Payable
Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements
Experience with SAP preferred

Benefits and unique aspects:

Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP and Ariba
Opportunity to be involved in system upgrades and transformation initiatives
Cross-functional collaboration across finance and business units
Development of strong technical and stakeholder management skills

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