Senior Accounts Payable Accountant, Cape Town

TMF Group

is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Our Cape Town office is an integral part of TMF’s European delivery teams, collaborating with TMF Germany’s Accounting&Tax Team located in Frankfurt to provide our clients in the sectors Real Estate, Private Equity and Capital Markets with high‑quality cross‑border accounting solutions across a wide range of investment structures.

Discover the Role As

Account Payables Accountant , you will play a critical role in supporting the TMF Germany Client Accounting Team which services clients in the markets of Capital Markets, Private Equity and Real Estate (Financial Services). You will be responsible for accurate invoice capture, vendor management, payment execution support, reconciliations, and AP‑related month‑end tasks, while collaborating closely with the German team and the broader SPV accounting function. In collaboration with the Team Leader – Client Accounting Financial Services South Africa, you will support the TMF Germany Client Accounting Team by delivering excellent supportto internal and external stakeholders. You will take ownership of your deadlines to meet internal and external client expectations. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. You will support complex specialpurpose vehicles (SPV) structures operating under German GAAP (HGB), IFRS and other relevant regulatory frameworks.

Please note this role can be hired in Cape Town or Johannesburg TMF Office.

Key Responsibilities

Record and process invoices in TMF’s invoice systems (e.g., Medius, Excel) and capture them accurately in ERP systems such as DATEV, SAP or Yardi

Maintain and verify vendor master data and ensure correct approval flows for invoices and payments

Monitor bank balances, prepare funding requests and schedule vendor payments via electronic banking

Track all invoices, approvals and payments to ensure complete documentation and audit accuracy

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including TMF Germany accounting teams, auditors, clients, banks, tax advisors and legal professionals

Support month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing processes, including reconciliations and AP‑related journal postings under HGB and IFRS

Assist with onboarding of new SPVs, ensuring correct AP‑related data, invoice instructions and documentation

Provide AP inputs for VAT filings and statistical reports for the German Bundesbank

Support workflow improvements, accounting system enhancements and automation initiatives that impact AP processes

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but candidates with strong accounting skills and practical experience are also encouraged to apply

2+ years of experience in accounts payable

Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including AP workflows, bookkeeping and journal entries

Exposure to HGB/IFRS or European GAAP is beneficial, with a willingness to learn German accounting and tax requirements

Strong MS Excel skills and previous experience working with ERP systems

High attention to detail, strong organisational discipline and reliability in meeting deadlines

Fluent in English; German language skills highly valued or willingness to learn German

Proactive, collaborative, analytical and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

What’s in it for you?

Build your career from our Cape Town or Johannesburg office while working for an international company

International clients and global best practices in complex cross‑border investment structures

Professional development opportunities, supported by our TMF education platforms

Hybrid working model and a competitive salary

A collaborative, multicultural team environment with strong opportunities for growth

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

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