Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, located in Edenvale, Johannesburg. The position is with a global retail client, sought by FROGG Recruitment. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliation of vendor accounts, and management of payment runs within a high-volume retail environment. The client is specifically looking for a candidate with over 10 years of experience, ideally from a retail manufacturer. The salary for this position is stated as very negotiable. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Process high volumes of supplier invoices (merchandise, GNFR, logistics, utilities, rentals, etc.) accurately and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). * Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, particularly for key/strategic suppliers. * Reconcile the Accounts Payable sub-ledger to the general ledger. * Clear reconciling items (unallocated payments, credit notes, rebates, settlement discounts) timeously. * Prepare and process weekly/monthly payment runs (EFT, ad-hoc, foreign payments). * Ensure payments comply with payment terms, cash flow forecasts, and authorisation matrices. * Ensure VAT compliance in line with SARS requirements (valid tax invoices, input VAT recovery). * Prepare AP ageing reports, accruals, and GRIR (Goods Received Invoice Received) analysis at month-end. * Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. * Mentor and provide guidance to Accounts Payable Clerks. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric / Grade 12 (essential) * Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (preferred). * 10 years' accounts payable experience, with at least 5 years in a senior/supervisory capacity. * Retail, FMCG, or high-volume transactional environment essential. * Experience with foreign creditors and forex payments advantageous. * Exposure to multi-store/multi-branch AP environments preferred. * Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS). * ERP experience: SAP (FI/MM), Oracle, Sage X3, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. * Sound knowledge of South African VAT legislation and SARS e-Filing. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with over 10 years of accounts payable experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or supervisory role. The ideal candidate should have a background from a retail manufacturer and extensive experience within a retail, FMCG, or high-volume transactional environment. Essential skills include advanced MS Excel proficiency and experience with major ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Sage X3, or Microsoft Dynamics. Candidates must possess sound knowledge of South African VAT legislation and SARS e-Filing. This position requires someone who can manage high volumes of invoices, perform complex reconciliations, handle payment runs, ensure compliance, generate financial reports, and mentor junior Accounts Payable staff. Experience with foreign creditors, forex payments, and multi-store/multi-branch AP environments would be beneficial. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/edenvale/senior-accounts-payable-specialist-id-7555938 Source: jobmail

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• At least 10 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Sage / Pastel

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