A large, established national player in the renewable energy space is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to keep supplier payments accurate, on time, and properly reconciled.
The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing the company's accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers, and maintaining positive vendor relationships. The role includes responsibility for both local and foreign supplier accounts.
The candidate can choose to be based at any branch in the major South African centres: Nelspruit, Centurion, Randburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, Cape Town (North).
Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Accurate and timeous processing of supplier invoices and credit notes onto the accounting system
- Management of foreign supplier accounts, including processing of foreign supplier invoices, proforma invoices and import documentation
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare payment requisitions and process weekly/monthly payments
- Maintain an up-to-date accounts payable ledger and creditors age analysis
- Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to resolve payment issues
- Assist with month-end closing processes
- Maintain proper filing of all documentation and records for audit purposes
Requirements
- 1–3 years’ experience in a similar Creditors / Accounts Payable role
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Organised, deadline-driven, and able to prioritise
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- MS Office proficiency
Education
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
- Finance/Accounting qualification (advantage)
Soft Skills
- Calm under pressure (especially around payment runs)
- Professional, responsive, and service-minded
- Works well independently and in a team
Salary
- The salary is open for discussion and will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills and experience.
