Job title: AP Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Job published: 27/06/2025
Job ID: 63025

Job Description

A leading energy business, that operates in various countries, is seeking a AP Controller to join their team on a 6 month contract. 

Why Join This Team?

  • Join a dynamic finance team where you'll play a key role in managing accounts payable, treasury, purchase orders, and travel-related transactions
  • This role offers the opportunity to lead, improve processes, and add value across the business through accurate financial controls and supplier relationship management

What you will be doing: 

  • Lead the Accounts Payable team
  • Ensure proper invoice control, receipt, and matching
  • Accrue for unrecorded invoices at month-end
  • Assist in timely month-end closing
  • Perform monthly supplier balance confirmations (Top 10)
  • Maintain effective record management
  • Support timely completion of external audits

Purchase Orders

  • Process and manage purchase orders
  • Maintain proper contract records

Treasury Management

  • Handle VESA and Bidco payments
  • Prepare cash forecasts
  • Liaise with banks on transaction issues
  • Print and share daily bank statements
  • Execute inward payments and weekly bank reconciliations

Travel Transactions

  • Manage card transactions
  • Review and approve transactions for SAP
  • Report on outstanding user transactions
  • Handle P Card applications, renewals, and limit changes
  • Reconcile P Card vendor account

What we are looking for:

  • Qualification: Diploma in Finance, Economics
  • 8–10 years’ relevant experience
  • Strong ERP system knowledge (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
  • Commercial and procurement understanding
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage priorities
  • Team player with a flexible, customer-focused mindset

Unique Aspects & Benefits:

  • Exposure to cross-functional finance and procurement processes
  • Opportunity to lead and optimize the AP function
  • Work with a collaborative and supportive team

If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected – follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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