Payment Authorizer

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for financial controls? An exciting opportunity is available for a Payment Authoriser to join a fast-paced finance environment. You will play a key role in ensuring payments are accurately reviewed, authorised and processed while maintaining strong financial controls.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

• Review and authorise supplier, operational and ad hoc payments
• Verify banking details, payment amounts, supporting documentation and approvals
• Ensure payments comply with internal controls and approval frameworks
• Investigate payment discrepancies, rejections, reversals and unmatched transactions
• Identify and escalate unusual or high-risk transactions
• Support month-end payment cut-offs and accrual processes
• Assist with improving payment processes, controls and workflows

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in payments, banking, creditors or finance operations
• Experience with banking platforms and payment authorisation controls
• Strong understanding of financial controls and payment governance
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Experience within retail, FMCG, shared services or high-volume payment environments would be advantageous

• Diploma or Certificate in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field.