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Accounts Payable with Spanish

Role overview

Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist role at WNS focuses on managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. This position supports the financial operations by processing invoices, managing vendor accounts, and coordinating payments, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance team.

Qualifications

  • At least 2-years experience in Accounts Payable.
  • Fluency in Spanish (minimum B2 level) and good command of English.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • In-depth knowledge of invoice processing, payments, vendor master, and T&E claims.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft D365 or equivalent) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Process and confirm purchase orders, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Record confirmed purchase order details in ERP systems and notify internal stakeholders of any changes.
  • Validate invoice accuracy, completeness, tax compliance, and correct vendor details.
  • Respond to vendor and internal queries related to invoices, payments, tax documentation, and account status.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Analytical Skills
  • Time Management

About the company

WNS Global Services SA logo

WNS Global Services SA

  • Outsourcing & BPO
  • 1,001–5,000
Over the years, WNS Global Services SA (Pty) Ltd has built a reputation as a leader in business and operational transformation, partnering with globally leading companies to deliver best-in-class BPM services within their respective industries. Today our South African footprint includes spans across all major cities in the country, this gives our clients the freedom to choose a location best-suited to their strategic business objectives. We have won numerous industry awards by delivering world-class Business Process Management (BPM) services to major local and international players in the telecommunications, financial services and insurance, travel and leisure,retail and utilities industries – some of our clients are among the biggest local and international players in their respective fields. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WNS), WNS (Holdings) Limited has more than 57 000 employees operating across 60 delivery centers in 16 countries, including China, Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UK and US. WNS manages the operations of more than 450 clients, many on the Fortune 500 list, across nine industry verticals. DIFFERENTIATORS Proven operational delivery in SA since 2003,State-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, Robust recruitment model and talent pipeline, Workforce flexibility, Flexible partnership approach, Competitive and innovative pricing models, Continual improvement initiatives. SOLUTIONS Customer Experience Services Finance & Accounting Procurement Solutions Human Resource Outsourcing Analytics Legal Process Outsourcing Enterprise Information Technology Transformation Solutions Risk Management We respect your right to privacy and therefore aim to ensure that we comply with the legal requirement of the POPI Act which regulates the manner in which we collect, process, store, share and destroy any personal information which you have provided to us. https://www.wns.co.za/popia-privacy-policy

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Job description

Company Description

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence - WNS’ core differentiator - with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor master data management, payments processing, and Travel & Expense (T&E) claim management.

The role ensures timely and accurate recording and settlement of company obligations while maintaining compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards

  • Process and confirm purchase orders, identifying and resolving discrepancies between purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and confirmations
  • Record confirmed purchase order details in ERP systems and notify internal stakeholders of any changes (e.g., Microsoft D365 or similar).
  • Process PO and Non-PO invoices in accordance with three-way matching and internal controls
  • Validate invoice accuracy, completeness, tax compliance, and correct vendor details
  •  Post approved invoices and credit notes, ensuring proper GL/CC and project coding
  •  Prepare, validate, and execute payment proposals across multiple payment methods (ACH, wire, cheque, AP card, direct debit, and bank transfer)
  • Review and resolve payment exceptions, blocked vendors, advances, and reconciliations
  •  Coordinate payment approvals with Treasury and Finance Controllers
  • Generate and distribute remittance advice to vendors
  • Process payable taxes, prepare tax return reports, and coordinate tax payments with AP, GL, and government portals
  • Create and maintain vendor accounts following required documentation and verification standards
  • Perform invoice audits and quality checks, report findings, and recommend process improvements• Respond to vendor and internal queries related to invoices, payments, tax documentation, and account status within defined SLAs;
  •  Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, missing invoices, and vendor statement issues
  •  Route requests appropriately to internal teams in compliance with SOX and internal controls
  • Prepare month-end accrual reports and post accrual journal entries
  • Perform GR/IR reconciliations, vendor statement reconciliations, and debit balance analysis
  • Identify discrepancies, coordinate corrective actions, and obtain approvals for write-offs and adjustments• Maintain accurate documentation to support audits and compliance reviews
  • Validate and report expense-related tax data in required formats
  • Process reimbursement and advance payments, including urgent manual payments where approved
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies, SOX controls, accounting standards, and statutory tax requirements
  • Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for audit and regulatory purposes

Qualifications

  •  At least 2-years experience in Accounts Payable;
  • Fluency in Spanish (minimum B2 level) and good command of English is a must;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  •  In-depth knowledge of invoice processing, payments, vendor master, and T&E claims.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft D365 or equivalent) and MS Excel.
  • High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Effective communication skills for internal and external stakeholder management
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Experience in shared services or multinational environments preferred.

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