Accounts Payable Clerk

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk based in South Africa. The role is hybrid, requiring fluency in German and English, with responsibilities including processing invoices and collaborating with finance teams in Germany. The position offers a competitive salary of R30,000 – R40,000 plus benefits in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Funeral Cover

Life Cover

Gap Cover

Severe Illness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with German VAT and tax compliance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process and post incoming invoices and credit notes.
• Verify invoice accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage and update supplier records.
• Prepare VAT and other tax returns under supervision.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Controlling, and internal departments.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

BCom degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are currently supporting our client, a leading multinational in the renewable energy sector, in the recruitment of an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk. This is a newly created position offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance team supporting their operations in Germany.

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) – ideally based in Cape Town; Johannesburg-based candidates will also be considered.

Working Hours: Align with German time zones

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date ASAP

Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 (basic) + Benefits (Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Funeral Cover, Life Cover, Gap Cover, Severe Illness Benefits, EAP)

Role Overview

Reporting to the Finance Manager (Germany), the Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments for the German entity. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders in Germany, and fluency in German (spoken, written, and read) is non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post incoming invoices and credit notes
• Verify invoice accuracy and compliance with contracts
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Manage and update supplier records
• Prepare VAT and other tax returns (under supervision)
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Controlling, and internal departments
• Act as the primary contact for invoice and payment-related queries in German

Systems & Tools

• MS Dynamics (essential)
• MS Office Suite
• Internal system: SOP (Segen Ordering Process) – full training provided

Candidate Requirements

• Fluent in German and English (spoken, written, and read)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Payable role
• BCom degree in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in MS Dynamics and MS Office
• Experience with German VAT and tax compliance is an advantage
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Culture & Growth

• Join a collaborative finance team of five
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive work culture
• Exposure to international processes and opportunities for development across finance functions
• Relocation salary advance can be arranged for CT-based candidates; JHB office option available

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next challenge in a fast-paced, international environment, we’d love to hear from you.