Job purpose:
We are looking for an Accounts Payable professional for African Paints and Zulal to manage supplier invoices and payments, maintain accurate vendor records, and ensure that outgoing financial transactions comply with company policies and financial controls.

Key responsibilities:

Review invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness and proper approval.

Match invoices with purchase orders and receive documents, assign account codes and record transactions accurately.

Prepare scheduled supplier payments in line with payment terms, due dates and approval controls.

Maintain vendor master data, registration documents and organized supplier records.

Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.

Respond to supplier inquiries and coordinate with Procurement and Accounting on outstanding issues.

Prepare aging reports, outstanding invoice reports and payment schedules.

Support accruals, period-end closing and internal and external audits.

Follow applicable tax requirements and internal controls, protect confidential data and improve payment processes.

Requirements:

A diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is preferred; a high school diploma is the minimum requirement.

1–4 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, including high-volume transaction processing.

Experience with ERP systems, invoice processing platforms and accounts payable automation.

Good knowledge of general ledger accounts, two-way and three-way matching, expense reports, and reimbursements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with QuickBooks is relevant.

Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with awareness of tax rules and internal controls.

Clear communication, strong organization, and high accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Ability to meet closing deadlines, work independently and within a team, and maintain confidentiality.

Closing date: 13 November 2026.