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Job Details

📌 Job Title: Accountant (Accounts Payable)
🏢 Company: Howard Financial
📍 Location: South Africa (Remote)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
🌍 Work Setup: Remote / International Team
💼 Department: Finance & Accounting

Company Overview

Howard Financial is a rapidly growing financial services company providing full-service back-office solutions, including bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting. Founded in 2023, the company supports over 75 clients globally and has experienced significant growth, reaching $6M in contracted ARR. With a team of around 100 professionals, Howard Financial focuses on delivering high-quality financial operations so clients can focus on scaling their businesses.

Job Overview

Howard Financial is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to support high-volume financial operations within a fast-paced environment. The role is central to improving efficiency in the accounts payable function and accelerating month-end close processes.

The successful candidate will manage invoice processing, vendor relationships, and process improvements while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment
• Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and efficiency
• Verify and reconcile invoices against supporting documentation

Month-End Close

• Support month-end close processes by ensuring timely AP processing
• Reduce turnaround time through improved workflows and efficiency

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements
• Streamline AP workflows to improve consistency and performance

Vendor Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor queries
• Resolve discrepancies and manage payment schedules
• Maintain strong vendor relationships

Qualifications

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments
• Hospitality industry experience (strongly preferred)

Skills

• Strong Excel and accounting software proficiency
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage large workloads under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills
• Process improvement mindset

CV Tips

• Highlight your accounts payable experience and volume handled
• Include month-end close involvement and turnaround improvements
• Showcase experience with accounting systems and Excel skills
• Demonstrate process improvement initiatives you’ve implemented
• Mention industry exposure (hospitality preferred)
• Structure your CV: Profile → Finance Experience → AP Achievements → Skills

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Fully remote role with global exposure
• Work in a fast-growing, high-performance company
• Opportunity to shape and improve financial processes
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Career growth in a scaling finance organisation

Company Policy

Howard Financial is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism in all financial operations. The company values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring all candidates are assessed fairly based on their skills and experience. Employees are expected to uphold confidentiality, accountability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of their work.