Accounts Clerk

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking an Accounts Clerk in Brakpan. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounts payable, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial analysis. Applicants should have a diploma in accounting and 4-5 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• At least 4-5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Prepare and perform payment runs; monitor payment accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing and reporting activities.

Skills

Proficient in SAP

Proficient in Excel

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Ability to interpret financial statements

Payroll administration

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Brakpan

R 15 000 Monthly Accounts Clerk

Location: Brakpan

Salary: R 15 000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Very Urgent - Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric
2. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, with relevant experience
3. At least 4-5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting, preferably in a senior or supervisory role
4. Proficient in SAP and Excel or QuickBooks
5. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and payment processes
6. Ability to provide managerial support for daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions
7. Review and verify invoices and check requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
8. Partner with procurement and purchasing teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and goods receipts
9. Sort, code, match invoices, and enter them into the accounting system
10. Prepare and perform payment runs; monitor payment accounts and balances
11. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements; research and resolve invoice discrepancies
12. Assist with month-end closing and reporting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and accounts payable aging reports
13. Generate reports and provide financial analysis related to accounts payable
14. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal controls; participate in audits and process improvements
15. Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting accounts payable
16. Ability to interpret financial statements
17. Payroll administration experience is a must
18. Prepare reports on petty cash requests and payments made by management
19. Assist in preparing tender documents as required by management
20. Perform any other ancillary duties as assigned by management