Job Description

This role supports the smooth operation of a fast-paced retail finance environment, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of landlord and supplier payments while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. If you are available immediately for a 6 month contract, this role is for you. 

Why join this team? 

• Work within a dynamic retail finance environment with exposure to landlords, local, and foreign suppliers
• Contribute to well-established financial processes while helping enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, auditors, and external partners

What you will be doing: 

• Process rental and supplier invoices with the correct approvals in place
• Prepare and process payment runs accurately and on time
• Perform monthly reconciliations of landlord and supplier accounts
• Resolve account discrepancies and payment queries efficiently
• Complete supplier application forms and manage FICA requirements
• Track recurring invoices and follow up on outstanding documentation
• Reconcile creditor ledger entries and validate invoice accuracy
• Prepare and process ad hoc month-end journals
• Ensure all month-end tasks are completed within deadlines
• Send remittance advice promptly to suppliers and landlords
• Maintain strong working relationships with trade creditors
• Implement best practices to improve accounts payable efficiency and accuracy
• Liaise with auditors during annual audits and provide required documentation timeously

What we are looking for: 

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the retail industry
• Proven experience managing supplier and rental accounts
• Previous exposure to foreign creditors
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Hands-on involvement with both landlords and suppliers
• Exposure to local and foreign creditor management
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements within finance operations

Please note 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.