TRAFFIC Gauteng

Accounts Payable and Financial Business Partner

Digbywells

Job Description

Accounts Payable and Financial Business Partner

Bryanston, South Africa Posted on 12/03/2026

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable and Financial Administrator to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the accounts payable function and ensuring accurate financial administration, record keeping, and compliance with financial processes and statutory requirements.The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of financial processes, ensure supplier payments are managed efficiently, and assist with financial reporting and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable and Creditors Management
  • Accurately process supplier costs,including administrative and project expenses (such as debit order and cardtransactions).
  • Monitor creditors' ageing andbalances to ensure suppliers are paid timeously.
  • Ensure accurate processing of allcreditor payments and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Manage staff claims and staffcreditor accounts.
  • Ensure BBBEE supplier informationand supporting documentation are collected, recorded, and maintained forreporting and audit purposes.
Financial Administration and Record Management
  • Ensure all financial administrationis completed accurately, including maintaining electronic financial records.
  • Monitor financial transactions andmaintain updated financial records.
  • Process receipts and payments intothe cashbook.
  • Accurately manage and process pettycash, including travel cards and foreign currency petty cash, ensuringsupporting documentation is maintained and reconciliations are completedweekly.
  • Ensure all recoveries are recordedtimeously, including vehicle logbooks and internal printing.
Reconciliations and Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly bankreconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit monthly VATreturns.
  • Assist with balance sheet and incomestatement reconciliations.
  • Assist in the preparation andanalysis of monthly financial statements presented to OpsCo, includingproviding additional information and analysis where required.
  • Provide relevant input into overallcash flow management.
Compliance, Audit and Process Improvement
  • Assist with the preparation of auditdocumentation and clearing external audit queries relating to accounts payable.
  • Support the administration of thetender and vendor process.
  • Assist in developing and reviewingcreditors processes, procurement policies, and related internal controls.
Requirements
  • Relevant qualification in Finance,Accounting, or Bookkeeping.
  • Proven financial administration andbookkeeping experience.
  • Working knowledge of financialprinciples and statutory requirements, including creditors, invoicing, costaccounting, and VAT.
  • Familiarity with South Africanfinancial regulations.
  • Strong attention to detail andaccuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks andmeet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office andfinancial databases/systems.
  • Strong organisational andadministrative skills.

About This Role

Career insights for Financial Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R53,588/month
R39,825 to R73,560/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
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