Treasury & Accounts Payable Assistant Jobs in Cape Town

Acumen Recruitment is recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Treasury & Accounts Payable Assistant for a client’s finance team in Cape Town. This fixed-term, full-time contract role pays R30,000 per month and supports treasury, accounts payable and financial systems administration, with accurate processing, reconciliations and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised by Acumen Recruitment on behalf of a client, and sits within the client’s finance team. The assistant supports three linked areas: treasury work such as cashbooks, bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting; purchase ledger and accounts payable work such as supplier invoices and payment runs; and day-to-day administration of expense management and supplier portal systems. Accuracy and reliability matter throughout, because the work feeds month-end reporting and supplier payments.

Role details and duties

Treasury duties include:

• Process and post cashbooks into the accounting system.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts across various currencies.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll-related payments and process payment loads.
• Compile daily and weekly cashflow reports.
• Upload and process self-billing transactions.
• Assist Management Accountants with month-end treasury-related queries.
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Purchase ledger and accounts payable duties include:

• Process supplier invoices for approval.
• Import approved invoices into the accounting system.
• Download and process invoices from supplier portals.
• Prepare weekly payment runs in accordance with agreed terms.
• Resolve supplier queries within agreed service levels.
• Process staff expense and supplier payment runs.
• Maintain records of direct debits and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile outstanding credit card balances and upload reconciliations.
• Review and manage financial documentation received from various sources.

Systems administration duties include:

• Provide day-to-day support and administration of expense management and supplier portal systems.
• Set up and maintain user accounts.
• Manage coding structures and cost centre updates.
• Review and approve supplier registrations.
• Support invoice approval workflows and coding updates.
• Assist suppliers with onboarding and general portal queries.
• Maintain system databases and user access controls.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Treasury, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or a similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, including Profit & Loss vs Balance Sheet, debits and credits, and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Salary: R30,000 per month on a fixed-term contract.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is advertised by Acumen Recruitment on PNet. Use the Apply button on this page to reach the original advert, and submit your application only through that original listing. Never pay anyone for a job offer or an interview.

Practical tips

• Highlight previous treasury, accounts payable or purchase ledger experience.
• Show strong Excel skills and examples of accurate reconciliations.
• Mention experience with multi-currency bank accounts, VAT or payment runs where relevant.
• Demonstrate organisation and ownership across competing deadlines.

How the process works

After you apply through the original PNet advert, Acumen Recruitment reviews applications against the requirements above. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next steps, which may include an interview and checks of finance experience and qualifications.

Important information

This post shares a job opportunity for information only. It is not a job offer, and the final decision rests with the employer. Always confirm the salary, contract length and working conditions on the original advert before applying.

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