Payment Specialist  



A vacancy exists for a Payment Specialist within the VAS and Card division, Kazang, in Cape Town

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing payments to supplier’s accounts (EFTs from all 4 major banks). 
  • Processing interbank transfers. 
  • Taking on new suppliers & updating ContentReady system as needed. 
  • Doing bank verifications (AVS) on all new suppliers. 
  • Loading all new suppliers onto the banking systems.
  • Vetting all new supplier contracts, and doing CIPC & VAT checks for onboarding new suppliers. 
  • Strong reconciliation experience – ensure payments reconcile back to ContentReady reporting. 
  • Daily reconciliation required.
  • Ensure no duplicate payments are processed. 
  • Ensure that all required payments have been made to the suppliers.
  • Handling queries from suppliers. 
  • Monthly debtor invoicing for commissions owed.
  • Running of debtor statements at month-end.
  • Manage all queries related to invoicing and statements.
  • Preparing payment reports for the Senior Financial Accountant. 
  • Resolve pay-out queries to ensure the timeous release of payments. 
  • Loading of payments on a Saturday morning as needed.
  • Assist in other payments as may be needed from time to time. 

In order to be considered for this position, the following requirements must be met:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Supplier Payments role.
  • Working experience in a Treasury area at a medium-sized company.
  • Strong excel skills.
  • All payments to be processed timeously & accurately & in line with Legal Agreements.
  • Maintaining a consistent service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Always ensure business continuity.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Team player & deadline-driven.
  • Excellent time management & organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility (be able to switch from one task to the other).

To apply for this position, include a 2–3-page CV, specifying the position you are applying for, for the attention of Lezanne Amos at Lezanne.amos@kazang.com