What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd?
Our well established client is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Port Elizabeth. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in creditors, accounting processes, and financial administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier accounts, processing payments, and supporting the broader finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process monthly supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
- Capture and manage invoices and adjustments on accounting systems (e.g. Pastel).
- Perform full monthly creditors reconciliations from supplier statements to ledger.
- Maintain and update supplier accounts and records.
- Handle and resolve all supplier queries efficiently.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
- Compile and maintain documentation for payment submissions.
- Maintain accurate filing systems for invoices, statements, and payment records.
- Capture and monitor municipal utility charges, identifying and reporting variances.
- Maintain registers for recurring expenses and ensure updates for annual increases.
- Support audit processes by assisting with creditors-related queries.
- Provide assistance with debtors functions, including billing processes.
- Manage selected administrative functions such as stationery procurement and general office support.
- Managing claims from submission through to reconciliation.
- Liaising with brokers and assessors.
- Reviewing policy schedules and amendments.
- Assisting with additional finance-related duties (Bank reconciliations, Intercompany transaction processing, Ad-hoc projects and compliance requirements).
Requirements
- Bcom Degree in Accounting or related.
- 5 years of experience as an Accountant.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Able to manage high volumes of invoices across multiple entities.
- Experience with Sage Pastel Partner, Pastel Bank Manager.
- Prior experience to the Property Industry is advontageous.