Accounts Payable Clerk (1 YR Fixed Term Contract)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced accounting professional in East London, Eastern Cape. The role involves managing accounts payable, vendor reconciliations, and processing invoices with precision.

Ideal candidates will possess a National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with QAD are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant financial experience with exposure to accounting practices.
• Proficient in MS Excel and experience with accounting software.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices through 2 & 3 way matching.
• Manage vendor reconciliations and resolve vendor queries.
• Conduct month-end activities related to accounts payable.

Skills

Financial reporting

3-way matching

Vendor reconciliations

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

QAD

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/ Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years relevant financial experience, with exposure to accounting practices
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge of QAD (Highly Advantageous)

Main Responsibilities

• 2 & 3 way matching for invoice processing
• Invoice processing
• Invoice posting and pushing through to CPS
• Vendor reconciliations
• Vendor query resolutions
• Month end activities
• Submit Manual Payment Requests
• Assists with the monthly inter-company reconciliations
• Reconcile inter-company balances and process Accounts payable
• End to end accounts payable activities
• Audit and supplier detail management
• Payment terms adjustment
• Purchase Orders amendments
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned
• Prepare Accounts Payables vouchers in clearing of vendor accounts
• Detailed Accounts Payables reconciliations comparing QAD system with Suppliers statement

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to perform duties independently with speed and accuracy
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Computer Skills