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Payment Verification Specialist

JOHANNESBURG GENERAL OFFICE, ZAFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Ensuring the accuracy, validity, and compliance of payment requests, vendor information, and supporting financial documentation before processing within the procure-to-pay process.

Role type

Payment Verification Specialist

Builds

Accurate and compliant payment transactions

Domain

Finance / Accounts Payable

Required skills

Review and verify payment requests and invoices, Validate vendor banking information, Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors, Maintain vendor master data records, Identify and escalate potential fraud risks, Support audit requests, Monitor payment verification metrics

Preferred skills

Experience with SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Knowledge of vendor master data management, Understanding of accounts payable and payment lifecycle processes, Experience performing compliance reviews and audit support, Familiarity with fraud prevention controls

Technologies

SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Review and verify payment requests, invoices, and supporting documentation; Validate vendor banking information; Conduct quality assurance checks on payment transactions; Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies; Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Finance, and other business stakeholders; Communicate directly with vendors regarding payment verification requirements; Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor master data records; Identify and escalate potential fraud risks; Support audit requests; Monitor and track payment verification metrics; Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards; Participate in process improvement initiatives; Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.

Seniority

Entry Level