Temporary Accounts Payable Officer: 2-4 Month Contract

About the position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer for a temporary assignment of two to four months, starting 1 April 2026.

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment and is able to hit the ground running.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice capturing to payment processing
  
  
• Verify and process supplier invoices in line with company policies
  
  
• Execute weekly supplier payment runs
  
  
• Perform monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  
  
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve queries
  
  
• Ensure all transactions are supported by valid and compliant documentation
  
  
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audit processes
  
  

 

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification (Degree, BTech, or Advanced Diploma in Finance/Accounting)
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role
  
  
• Strong understanding of the accounts payable function and processes
  
  
• Experience working with Sage 300 ERP systems
  
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of transactions
  
  

 

Additional Information

• Exposure to high-value transactions (monthly processing in the region of R40 million)
  
  
• Working with approximately 20+ suppliers, including both recurring and ad hoc vendors
  
  
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy financial year-end and audit environment
  
  

 

Start Date: 1 April 2026

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Creditors
• Finance
• Invoices
• Payments

About The Employer:

Finance