We are searching for an experienced Account Payable Specialist: BLD at our Grayston Drive Sandton facility. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Job Purpose Responsible for the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable process, ensuring timely, accurate, and fully compliant invoice processing, vendor payments, and vendor master data management. Acts as a solutions‑oriented specialist, proactively identifying and resolving issues, building strong vendor and internal business relationships, driving adherence to policies and deadlines, supporting operational reporting, and participating in AP and master data improvement projects. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Management & Problem Solving Manage all AP transactions, ensuring absolute adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Proactively identify and resolve invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues using ERP, SharePoint trackers, Oracle reports, Request Tracker, and other technology tools. Take ownership of vendor reconciliations, not as administrative tasks but as opportunities to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and educate stakeholders. Engage directly with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve queries, build strong relationships, and prevent recurring issues. Set up and facilitate vendor and business meetings to address AP issues, clarify expectations, and improve processes. Provide timely escalation and solution recommendations to management when necessary. Assist with operational reporting by extracting and analysing AP‑related statistics for management reporting packs. Vendor Master Data Management Action tickets for onboarding of new vendors and vendor changes, ensuring due diligence, vetting, and compliance checks are performed. Conduct weekly integrity checks on vendor master data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Ensure timely turnaround of requests and maintain high‑quality customer service in interactions with vendors and internal stakeholders. Support B‑BBEE reporting and audits, ensuring all vendors have up‑to‑date certificates and assisting with spend validation. Payment Batch Execution & Month‑End Support Run payment batches, ensuring compliance and accuracy according to age, supporting documentation, and vendor validation. Ensure vendors are paid on time, payment batches are correct, and all payments are cleared after release. Assist with month‑end close queries to ensure financial targets and deadlines are met. Compliance & Policy Adherence Ensure full compliance with internal policies, Delegation of Authority, and regulatory requirements. Drive adherence to best practices in AP processing, vendor management, and reconciliations. Educate internal stakeholders and vendors on AP policies and procedures to maintain accuracy and timeliness. Collaboration & Teamwork Serve as a reliable backup for peers, ensuring consistency, quality, and dedication across the team. Collaborate across finance, procurement, and operations to resolve issues, improve processes, and enhance service delivery. Participate in AP and master data‑related projects to enhance efficiency, compliance, and reporting. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and problem‑solving within the AP team. Self‑Management & Initiative Plan, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines effectively under pressure. Take a proactive, positive approach to work, always seeking solutions rather than waiting for instructions. Maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation, and efficiency in all tasks. Competencies Solution‑Focused & Accountable – takes ownership of AP challenges, develops actionable solutions, and ensures results. Holds self and others accountable for meeting deadlines and KPIs. Customer Service & Relationship‑Oriented – builds strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to improve service delivery and issue resolution. Acts as a trusted partner and advisor on AP‑related matters. Process Optimization & Technology Savvy – continuously identifies opportunities to improve AP processes, leveraging ERP, SharePoint trackers, Oracle reports, and automation where possible. Uses analytical insights to drive process efficiency and error reduction. Effective Communication & Collaboration – communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Facilitates meetings, provides training, and shares knowledge to support team and business objectives. Exceptional time management, planning, and prioritisation skills. Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy. Positive, proactive, and solution‑focused mindset. Strong team player, willing to support peers and share knowledge. Tech‑savvy with experience using ERP systems, SharePoint trackers, Oracle reports, Request Tracker, and reporting tools. Willingness to continuously learn, develop skills, and adopt best practices. Education BCom Accounting or equivalent. Minimum 3‑4 years strong AP experience, preferably in a high‑volume, complex environment. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EE) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. #J-18808-Ljbffr