Accounts Payable Clerk

Mayfly Agri Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage supplier accounts, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal applicant will have experience in accounts payable, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have exposure to Syspro ERP system. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience as a Creditors Clerk or in a similar accounts’ payable role.
• Must be able to process payments accurately and on time.
• Experience with bank submissions and documentation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier accounts and process payments accurately.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Syspro ERP system knowledge

Education

National Senior Certificate

Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting (NQF Level 5)

Job description

Job title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 03, 2025

A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier accounts, process payments, and maintain accurate financial and banking records, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate; a diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting (NQF Level 5) is advantageous
• Minimum 4–5 years’ relevant experience as a Creditors Clerk or in a similar accounts’ payable role within an accounting environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Syspro ERP system is advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely and accurate capture of supplier invoices and reconciliation of supplier accounts in line with company policies and procedures.
• Processing payments for suppliers accurately and on time.
• Ensuring all bank submissions comply with company policy.
• Producing required functional outputs.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts, including processing monthly invoices, performing account reconciliations, initiating payments through banking systems, and resolving account queries.
• Conducting thorough 3-way matching of supplier documents by verifying invoices against goods received notes, purchase orders, and credit notes to ensure accuracy before reconciliation.
• Processing manual and EFT payments accurately within the cashbook module of Syspro.
• Regularly updating and maintaining the supplier master file in Syspro, ensuring the accuracy of key information such as addresses, VAT and tax certificates, BBBEE compliance documentation, and contact details.
• Managing and maintaining the supplier database, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Maintaining the banking master file to ensure beneficiary details are current and accurate, and that duplicate or inactive suppliers are removed from banking profiles.
• Providing backup support to other Creditors Clerks within the department as needed.