Accounts Payable Clerk - 8 Month Ftc

Omnia Group Careers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 268,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnia Nutriology is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for an 8-month FTC in Sandton, South Africa. You will process supplier invoices, validate VAT inputs and ensure timely payments in line with terms.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounts payable experience, especially with foreign creditors, and proficiency in AX Dynamics, Excel and MS Word. A manufacturing background is advantageous in supporting our growing operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification or actively studying.
• 3-5 years' experience in a full-function accounts payable role.
• Experience with foreign creditors / currency is advantageous.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process timeous and accurate payments in line with terms.
• Manage Addendum file for Supply Chain Finance transactions.
• Cashflow management and ageing analysis.
• Match freight invoices and reconcile with AX Dynamics.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and EFT payments.
• Assist with audits and respond to supplier queries.
• Ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Finance qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

MS Word

AX Dynamics

Job description

Business Unit: Omnia Agriculture (Nutriology) | Finance

Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager

Join Omnia Nutriology and help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Omnia Nutriology partners with farmers to unlock the full potential of their land, crops and resources through our proprietary Nutriology approach. By combining science-based crop nutrition, agronomic expertise, biological solutions and innovative technologies, we help growers increase productivity, improve soil health and build more resilient farming systems. Together with our customers, we are advancing sustainable agriculture, strengthening food security and creating lasting value for future generations.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

ROLE IMPACT

To ensure that details of orders are correct and correspond with invoices and they comply with the VAT Act in order to drive down risk and associated costs to the company. To ensure the accuracy of transactions captured to the system in order to allow for accurate accounting and reporting. To ensure that the sale or receipt of products is validated and then captured to the system in order to promote accurate production, stock and revenue forecasts. To provide accurate and timeous reconciliations in order to ensure that outstanding balances are correct. To perform a variety of administrative tasks including, handling queries, assisting with audit preparation in support of the unit's activities. To deal with queries or complaints made by the client (external/internal) by conducting an analysis/investigation into the details and either assisting or escalating the issue, in order to ensure efficient customer service and timeous feedback. To promote effective teamwork within the unit by ensuring continuous communication/feedback, sharing information and assisting and supporting colleagues in order to drive achievement of departmental goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts payable

• Timeous and accurate payments in line with payment terms.
• Manage Addendum file for Supply Chain Finance transactions
• Cashflow management
• GRNI and Ageing analysis
• Match freight invoices via Freight Bill system in AX Dynamics
• Compile Supply Chain Finance report
• Process Month end journals
• Process Accruals
• Receive invoices from suppliers and business units for processing on the system
• Obtain appropriate allocations for invoices and ensure invoices are authorized for
  payment.
• Match invoices to GRN and POD via AX Dynamics
• For Supply Chain Finance invoices, manage timeous integration of invoices on
  Addendum and facilitate a smooth payment process within specified turn around
  times and trading times
• Inspect invoices and determine if they meet the requirements of a tax invoice for the
  allocation and claim of VAT Input.
• Process & match invoices on the system once they have been authorized via purchase
  orders.
• Obtain creditors' statement and prepare the creditors' reconciliation to determine the
  payment.
• Generate EFT payment on AX Dynamics and import to the banking systems.
• For EFT payments, ensure that all payments have been authorized and have been
  released timeously and successfully.
• File all relevant payment recons & invoices appropriately
• Follow up on any outstanding queries relating to invoices that cannot be processed for
  payment and any other supplier issues
• Investigating and resolving queries
• Ad hoc finance projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification or studying towards

Systems MS Excel(advance)

• MS Word
• AX Dynamics

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a full function accounts payable role specializing in foreign creditors / currency
• Experience in manufacturing environment will be an advantage
• Good administration & organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good telephone skills
• Good reconciliation skills

Key attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Analytical thinking / Problem solving
• Logical thinker
• Ability to follow through & take accountability
• High energy levels

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

Accounts Payable Clerk - 8 Month FTC • Sandton, South Africa