Accounts Payable Specialist (Part-time)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R20,813 – R34,688 ZAR. 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
Accounts Payable Specialist | (Part-time)
Location:RemoteJob Type:Part-Time (10hrs per week in the Winter and about 30hrs per week in the Summer)
About Us:The client provides Canadian property owners and rental guests with exceptional summer vacation experiences. Their properties offer the perfect escape, whether you want to seize the day with activities or simply relax and enjoy the warm sunshine. They offer a range of accommodation options from seasonal leases to short-term rentals, making them your gateway to great summer fun.
The Role: As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will take ownership of the full-cycle AP process. You will be the primary point of contact for vendors, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, payments are disbursed on time, and financial records are immaculately maintained.
Key Responsibilities
* Invoice Processing:Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices into the accounting system in a timely manner.
Invoice Processing:Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices into the accounting system in a timely manner.
* Vendor Management:Act as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve billing discrepancies professionally.
Vendor Management:Act as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve billing discrepancies professionally.
* Payment Execution:Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, including wires, ACH transfers, and Plooto payments.
Payment Execution:Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, including wires, ACH transfers, and Plooto payments.
* Expense Reports:Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Expense Reports:Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
* Month-End Close:Assist the finance team with month-end closing procedures as needed.
Month-End Close:Assist the finance team with month-end closing procedures as needed.
* Record Keeping:Maintain precise historical records by filing and organizing AP documents and vendor profiles.
Record Keeping:Maintain precise historical records by filing and organizing AP documents and vendor profiles.
Requirements
* Experience:A minimum of3 yearsof dedicated, hands-on experience in an Accounts Payable role.
Experience:A minimum of3 yearsof dedicated, hands-on experience in an Accounts Payable role.
* Communication:Excellent English proficiency(both written and verbal) is required to effectively communicate with internal teams and external vendors.
Communication:Excellent English proficiency(both written and verbal) is required to effectively communicate with internal teams and external vendors.
* Attention to Detail:Exceptional accuracy and a highly organized approach to managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Attention to Detail:Exceptional accuracy and a highly organized approach to managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Problem Solver:Ability to independently investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues.
Problem Solver:Ability to independently investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues.
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
At R20,813/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,125/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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 Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →