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Accounts Payable Associate

Zelh

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Zelh is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

About us:

Zelhis a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company.

Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining consistently high-quality services.

We achieve our mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy!

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organizedAccounts Payable Associateto join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing invoices and payments accurately and on time, maintaining vendor records, resolving invoice discrepancies, and supporting accurate month-end reporting.

The ideal candidate has experience with accounts payable or accounting administrative tasks, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
* Invoice Processing:Process invoices for payment, verify required information and account codes, and enter invoice data accurately into the system.
Invoice Processing:Process invoices for payment, verify required information and account codes, and enter invoice data accurately into the system.
* Payment Processing:Schedule and process payments accurately and on time while ensuring all payments have the appropriate authorization.
Payment Processing:Schedule and process payments accurately and on time while ensuring all payments have the appropriate authorization.
* Vendor Communication:Respond to vendor inquiries, research payment-related questions, and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
Vendor Communication:Respond to vendor inquiries, research payment-related questions, and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Vendor Records:Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure all required documentation is properly collected and maintained.
Vendor Records:Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure all required documentation is properly collected and maintained.
* Month-End Support:Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts payable processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Month-End Support:Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts payable processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
* Invoice & Statement Review:Review vendor statements and outstanding invoices, identify overdue items, and follow up with vendors when necessary.
Invoice & Statement Review:Review vendor statements and outstanding invoices, identify overdue items, and follow up with vendors when necessary.
* Reporting & Record-Keeping:Maintain accurate accounting and financial records and prepare regular or ad hoc reports as required.
Reporting & Record-Keeping:Maintain accurate accounting and financial records and prepare regular or ad hoc reports as required.
* Team Support:Collaborate with the Finance team, contribute to process improvements, and assist with training team members when required.
Team Support:Collaborate with the Finance team, contribute to process improvements, and assist with training team members when required.
* Administrative Support:Perform other finance and administrative duties related to accounts payable as assigned.
Administrative Support:Perform other finance and administrative duties related to accounts payable as assigned.

Job requirements:
* 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or a related administrative finance role.
2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or a related administrative finance role.
* Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial record-keeping practices.
Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial record-keeping practices.
* Experience reviewing financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
Experience reviewing financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
* Good knowledge of standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Good knowledge of standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
* Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
Ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other accounting or financial software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other accounting or financial software.
* Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
* High level of responsibility, discretion, and attention to confidential financial information.
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Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Zelh

Zelh is a company in the Finance industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.