Accounts Payable Controller - Fixed term contract

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012447/LB

Date posted:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

26 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking to employ an Accounts Payable Controller on a 4 - 6 month contract starting in February.
Advanced Excel skills are necessary.
An Excel test will be part of the recruitment process.
Must be able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision and handle high volumes with accuracy.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
National Diploma in Finance or similar
5+ years within accounts payable or similar
B Com / B Tech in Finance or similar (Advantageous qualifications)
Advanced Excel is necessary

Responsibilities include:

Process accounts payable by receiving and matching invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, processing local and foreign payments, updating cash flow reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
Manage bank and card transactions by reconciling bank statements, processing transactions, completing related administration, and verifying accuracy within set deadlines.
Process invoices for payment by verifying compliance with policies, checking supporting documentation and approvals, posting inter-company transactions, ensuring accuracy, and completing payments before month-end closure.
Reconcile top-tier supplier accounts by validating statements, matching transactions, resolving discrepancies, and reporting within deadlines.
Resolve accounts payable queries by investigating issues, gathering information, providing feedback, and ensuring timely resolution.
Handle accounts payable administration, including corporate and procurement card applications, by processing requests, completing documentation, verifying accuracy, and reporting as required.
Prepare and process payment batches by compiling invoices, uploading them to the system, securing approvals, tracking progress, and ensuring timely payment release in line with contractual terms.

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