Accounts Payable Specialist (Shared Services)

Recruiter

The Working Earth

Job Ref

TWE002270/KM

Date posted

Monday, July 6, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

300000 Annually

SUMMARY

We are continuously growing our network of talented

Accounts Payable Specialists for current and future opportunities within Shared Service Centres and Finance teams across multiple industries.

If you have a strong accounts payable background, enjoy working in a high-volume environment, and are passionate about delivering accurate and efficient financial administration, we would like to connect with you.

Join our talent pool and be considered for exciting opportunities with leading organisations.

POSITION INFO

Duties & Responsibilities Successful candidates may be responsible for: Processing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines Performing 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and goods received notes Preparing and processing supplier payments Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Managing AP inboxes and responding to vendor queries Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls Capturing and maintaining vendor master data Assisting with month-end closing activities and reporting Supporting internal and external audit requirements Building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Monitoring aged creditors and ensuring timely payment of accounts Maintaining accurate filing and record-keeping of financial documentation Desired Experience & Qualification Grade 12 / Matric Relevant Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification advantageous Minimum 2 - 4 years' Accounts Payable experience Experience within a Shared Services Centre (SSC) environment advantageous Experience processing medium to high-volume invoices Knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics or similar Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Supplier Reconciliations Vendor Management Payment Processing Shared Services Operations ERP Systems Financial Administration Compliance & Internal Controls Month-End Procedures Interested? If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking your next career opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our talent pool and be considered for current and future Accounts Payable Specialist opportunities with reputable employers across South Africa. Please note: By applying, your profile will be added to our talent network and may be considered for suitable future vacancies matching your skills and experience. Apply today and take the next step in your finance career. Please connect with me on LinkedIn -