Accounts Payable Specialist

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ad Talent Full time
Role Overview

Ad Talent is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Controller to join our finance team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounts payable management and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Accounts Payable Management: Manage the entire payment process from purchase order to payment, process supplier invoices, and prepare payment runs for approval.
  • Procurement Support: Receive and process purchase order requests, create and issue purchase orders, monitor supplier spending against budgets, and assist in supplier contract management.
  • Fixed Asset Management: Maintain and update the fixed asset register, calculate and record monthly depreciation, reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger, coordinate physical asset verification, and prepare fixed asset reports.
  • Client Budget Management: Reconcile third-party spend for client production budgets and create client-facing reports on budget spend.
  • Financial Data Management: Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems, maintain vendor master data, and assist in document management and filing.
  • Compliance Support: Collect and organize vendor documentation for B-BBEE reporting and assist in preparing schedules for audit and tax purposes.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, propose and implement new technologies or systems, and continuously optimize existing processes and workflows.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting processes.
  • Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and high-level accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA).
  • Experience in the branding or creative services industry.
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements, particularly B-BBEE.
  • Experience with process improvement and implementing efficiency measures.
Adaptability and Innovation

We are seeking a self-starter with a proactive approach to work, strong technology acumen, and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems. A passion for continuous improvement and a customer-focused approach are also essential.

Ad Talent is a global strategic branding, marketing, and communications agency. We value innovation, adaptability, and excellence in all aspects of our work. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounts payable management and process improvement, we encourage you to apply for this role.



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