Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant

GCO Partners is hiring an Accounts Payable Accountant for a global client opportunity within an international finance function.

This role is suited to someone who is stronger than a standard AP processor. You should be comfortable owning supplier accounts, working across entities and currencies, managing manual processes, and communicating clearly with global stakeholders.

About the opportunity

You will support a global business with finance operations across multiple regions. The finance environment is evolving, with current manual processes and planned system improvements in the future.

This is a strong opportunity for an accounts payable professional who wants international exposure, broader finance involvement, and meaningful responsibility within a growing South Africa-based finance team.

You will be embedded into the client's finance team and supported by GCO Partners throughout your placement.

What you'll be doing

• Manage accounts payable activity across multiple entities and regions
• Process supplier invoices accurately and in line with approval processes
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support payment runs and supplier query resolution
• Work with multiple currencies and international supplier accounts
• Maintain accurate AP records and support month-end close
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on invoice approvals, coding, and payment queries
• Support AP process improvements, controls, and reporting
• Assist with audit queries and finance documentation where required

What we're looking for

• Solid accounts payable experience in a finance operations or accounting environment
• Strong supplier reconciliation experience
• Experience handling supplier queries and payment support
• Good Excel skills, including reconciliations and clean data handling
• Comfortable working with manual processes and improving accuracy within them
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Ability to work remotely with global stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and follow-through
• A relevant finance, accounting, or bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous

Strong advantages

• Experience in a global, multi-entity, or multi-currency business
• Exposure to EMEA, US, APAC, or LATAM finance operations
• Experience in SaaS, technology, learning, digital, or services businesses
• Sage Intacct exposure
• Experience supporting finance process improvements or system changes
• Understanding of month-end AP cut-off, accruals, and supplier controls

Working model

This is a South Africa-based opportunity.

Johannesburg is preferred for initial onboarding and collaboration, with flexibility considered for exceptional candidates based elsewhere in South Africa.

The client operates remotely across global teams, but the South African finance team may collaborate more closely during the initial setup period.

This may initially be a 12-month opportunity, with possible longer-term potential depending on business needs and performance.

Why this role is worth considering

This is a good fit for someone who wants more than repetitive invoice processing.

You will gain exposure to a global finance environment, work with international stakeholders, and contribute to a finance function that is growing and improving its systems and processes. You will also have the support of GCO Partners, with clear expectations, ongoing communication, and a people-first approach to long-term success.