Accounts Payable Controller

Who are we:

We are a global strategic branding, marketing, and communications agency.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Controller to join our finance team in Johannesburg.

What will you do:

Accounts payable management

• Manage the entire payment process from PO to payment
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs for approval
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and handle supplier inquiries

Procurement support

• Receive and process PO requests from Brand Consultants
• Create and issue purchase orders
• Monitor supplier spending against budgets
• Assist in supplier contract management

Fixed asset management

• Maintain and update fixed asset register
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation
• Reconcile fixed asset register to general ledger
• Coordinate physical asset verification process
• Prepare fixed asset reports for management and auditors
• Assist in fixed asset budget preparation

Client budget management

• Reconcile third-party spend for client production budgets
• Create and maintain client-facing reports on budget spend

Financial data management

• Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems
• Maintain vendor master data
• Assist in document management and filing

Compliance support

• Collect and organise vendor documentation for B-BBEE reporting
• Assist in preparing schedules for audit and tax purposes

Process improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function
• Propose and implement new technologies or systems to enhance efficiency
• Continuously optimise existing processes and workflows

Additional responsibilities

• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations
• Assist in physical asset verification and documentation
• Support daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Perform ad-hoc financial tasks as required

What do you nedd:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or 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 suite, especially Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• 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

Key attribute

• Self-starter with a proactive approach to work
• Strong technology acumen and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
• Innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement
• Adaptable and open to change in a dynamic work environment
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills

Skills

• Accounting
• Creditors
• MS Excel

Posted on 31 Oct 15:30, Closing date 30 Nov