Accounts Payable Clerk

Profile Personnel; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to join their Gauteng finance team. You will manage invoices, reconcile statements, and support month-end processes.

Role requires 5–8 years in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and experience with foreign currency transactions. You will maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and a relevant diploma are required.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in accounts payable or similar finance roles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with foreign currency transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify accounts payable transactions accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with month-end closing.
• Support audit preparations and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline payment processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Foreign currency transactions

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

Matric and relevant diploma

Tools

Marketing automation tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to join their dynamic team in Gauteng. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with a strong background in finance and accounts payable processes to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations and efficiency.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Manage and process accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payment processes
• Maintain detailed records and prepare reports for management

Duties:

• Verifying and entering invoices into the accounting system
• Processing payments and reconciling foreign currency transactions
• Maintaining vendor records and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Assisting with internal and external audit preparations

Requirements:

• Matric certificate and a relevant diploma
• 5 to 8 years of experience in accounts payable or similar finance roles
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience with foreign currency transactions
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Familiarity with the following:

• Marketing automation tools (preferred but not essential)