Bookkeeper/AP Administrator

SUMMARY:
Take command of end-to-end supplier workflows, high-volume reconciliations, and creditor disbursements for an established, fast-moving market leader.

POSITION INFO:
A highly respected, operationally robust organization known for its culture of innovation, integrity, and efficiency is seeking a detail-driven Accounts Payable Administrator to join their high-performing finance division. This position is custom-built for a systematically minded finance administrator who takes pride in maintaining pristine supplier ledger integrity and facilitating smooth corporate cash disbursements.

Operating at the operational hub of the finance department, you will manage the complete creditors lifecycle from initial invoice capture and multi-tier matching through to month-end ledger reconciliations. The corporate work environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and structured to offer continuous professional development. If you are a methodical accounts payable professional looking for a secure, professional environment to sharpen your technical ledger skills, this dynamic team offers an ideal career base.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Creditors Processing: Capture, verify, and process high-volume supplier invoices, ensuring proper cost-center allocation, tax compliance, and multi-tier approval matching.
• Supplier Account Management: Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for vendor inquiries, managing query resolution pipelines and fostering positive supplier relations.
• Ledger Reconciliations: Perform deep-dive monthly supplier statement reconciliations against internal general ledger accounts, identifying and clearing legacy discrepancies timeously.
• Payment Disbursements: Prepare accurate electronic payment batches, monitor discount terms, and manage payment runs in line with corporate cash flow schedules and vendor credit terms.
• Month-End Close & Controls Support: Assist the broader finance team during month-end closes, ensuring compliance with strict internal financial controls, approval delegations, and statutory regulations.
• Systems Optimization: Contribute to continuous process improvements by refining accounts payable workflows within the enterprise accounting software.

• Completed Grade 12 (Matric) is essential; a formal tertiary qualification or certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounts Payable Management is highly preferred (National Diploma advantageous).
• 2 to 5 years of solid, reference-backed experience dedicated to full-function Accounts Payable administration.
• Practical, hands-on working experience on Sage Evolution (Sage 200) software is strongly preferred, alongside strong operational command of Microsoft Excel.
• Comprehensive understanding of full-cycle accounts payable routines, strict alignment with internal corporate controls, and superior reconciliation capabilities.