Accounts Payable Clerk

Fidelity Services Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization based in South Africa is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Clerk to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of creditors experience, proficiency in SAP, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and liaising with creditors. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines. This position encourages applications from historically disadvantaged and black female candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of creditors experience and knowledge of creditors processes.
• Experience in processing invoices and reconciling accounts is essential.
• Strong ability to liaise professionally with all personnel levels.

Responsibilities

• Receive invoices and obtain necessary authorisations.
• Capture invoices accurately onto SAP before deadlines.
• Ensure monthly statements are received and reconciled.
• Liaise with creditors to resolve queries.
• Prepare and capture creditor payments.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in MS Word

Advanced Excel skills

Team player

Education

Matric Certificate

Degree or studying towards

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Overview

Reporting to: Accounts Payable Team Leader

Overall Purpose of the job: ADT South Africa requires a proactive, experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their dynamic team. Previous experience in processing invoices and reconciling accounts is essential for success in this role. Knowledge of AP Sub Contractors and Vendors

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Minimum Matric Certificate
• Degree preferably or studying towards
• At least 3 years of Creditors experience and full knowledge of creditors processes and
• reconciliations are essential
• Sound working knowledge of the SAP system
• Proficiency in MS Word and Advanced Excel is essential (Pivot Tables)
• Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods are required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to liaise professionally with creditors and personnel at all levels
• Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Main duties and responsibilities

• Receiving of invoices and ensuring that the necessary authorisations are obtained
• Preparation of invoices and accurate capturing onto SAP before month-end deadlines
• Ensuring that monthly statements are received and creditors accounts are reconciled monthly
• Liaising with creditors in relation to any queries and ensuring that they are resolved
• Administration of creditor accounts
• Preparation and capturing of creditor payments
• Filing of all relevant documentation timeously
• Maintain Housekeeping file on a weekly basis
• Preparing of accruals monthly
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required by Management
• Maintaining GRIR and Open PO Reports on a daily basis

Personality attributes

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Accuracy
• Efficiency
• Team player
• Alertness
• Punctuality
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Core competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.