Payables Analyst

Purpose of the Job

To ensure all Accounts Payable related accounts are analyzed, anomalies identified, and corrective steps taken. To provide analysis that would enable management to make effective business decisions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Analysis of Payable Related Accounts

• Conduct analysis and reporting of all Accounts Payable related accounts together with identifying anomalies and taking corrective action to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

• Reports include (not limited to):

• Creditors with debit balances

• GRIR Reporting

• Identify GR/IR accounts for reconciliation (By Vendor Recon Accountants)

• AP Aging Reporting

• AP Control Extract

• Dashboard raw data

• Balance Sheet Assurance

Operations Activities

• Perform month-end and year-end activities for GS Payables by ensuring that the relevant activities and processes are followed, and deadlines are met in accordance with financial regulations.
• Trend analysis, root cause identification, productivity insights

Query Management

• Manage new and ongoing queries through logging and resolving queries related to Accounts Payable accounting to ensure all operational matters are in order.

Business Controls, Audit & Governance

• Manage internal and external audit requirements for Accounts Payable. Ensure adherence to business procedures, controls and policies

Requirements

Minimum

• NQF Level 7 (BCom Accounting/Finance or related)
• 5 years’ experience in an Analyst/Accounting role

Advantageous

• BCom Accounting/Finance Honours
• Experience in analyzing Accounts Payable accounts.
• Power BI
• Power query

Working Conditions

Working overtime over month-end and year-end may be required

Application Deadline: Thursday, 1st October 2026

Employment Equity: In line with our commitment to Employment Equity, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute toward achieving our Employment Equity objectives and targets. All appointments will be made based on the requirements of the role, the candidate’s suitability, and the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan