Accounts Payable Clerk

Reference: 11024 SJ
Consultant: Sone Johnson

Job Description:

• Accounts Payable Processing
  • Manage the full accounts payable function for assigned suppliers.
  • Ensure all supplier invoices are correctly authorised, coded, and accurately captured.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
  • Identify and prevent duplicate or incorrect payments.
  • Prepare payment batches and remittance advices for approval and release.
  • Reconcile supplier statements to the accounting ledger and follow up on outstanding items.
  • Monitor the supplier age analysis and flag overdue accounts or discrepancies.
  • Identify opportunities for settlement discounts and support favourable payment term negotiations where possible.
• Vendor Administration
  • Initiate vendor onboarding, updates, and credit applications.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in line with internal controls.
  • Ensure all supporting documentation is filed systematically and in accordance with audit requirements.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure payment readiness.
  • Engage with suppliers to address queries professionally and timeously.
  • Provide general administrative and operational support to the finance team as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Matric (NQF Level 4) and a relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar accounts payable/creditors role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans (spoken and written)

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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