Accounts Payable Clerk

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in South Africa's Eastern Cape seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team. The role covers full creditors functions, processing supplier invoices, loading payments, and keeping compliant with company procedures.

You will generate AP reports, reconcile items, and support month-end processes in Syspro. Qualifications include a finance-related degree, 3–5 years' AP experience, strong reconciliation, Excel, and reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Creditors.
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Experience with Syspro is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full creditors function, including supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure all payments are made timeously.
• Prepare and load supplier payments via online banking.
• Send remittance advices and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
• Maintain open purchase orders and GRN trial balance reports.
• Identify and clear unmatched transactions and reconciling items before month-end.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and supplier statements.
• Communicate fixed asset purchases to the relevant finance team with supporting documentation.
• Generate accounts payable reports and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process transactions on Syspro.
• Maintain organised filing systems and provide general administrative support.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Reconciliations

Excel

Syspro

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Accounting qualification

Tools

Syspro

Job description

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team. This role is responsible for the full creditors function, ensuring supplier accounts are processed accurately and payments are made on time while maintaining compliance with company financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the full creditors function, including supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure all payments are made timeously.
• Prepare and load supplier payments via online banking.
• Send remittance advices and resolve supplier queries efficiently.
• Maintain open purchase orders and GRN trial balance reports.
• Identify and clear unmatched transactions and reconciling items before month-end.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and supplier statements.
• Communicate fixed asset purchases to the relevant finance team with supporting documentation.
• Generate accounts payable reports and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process transactions on Syspro.
• Maintain organised filing systems and provide general administrative support.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field (advantageous).
• 3–5 years' experience in an Accounts Payable/Creditors role.
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with Syspro will be advantageous.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport are essential.