Accounts Payable Clerk - Pinelands, Cape Town

Signal Hill Products; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant in Cape Town to support the Accountant with reconciliations, invoice management, and supplier queries. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a finance diploma. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting systems, especially Syspro and Excel, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ accounts payable work experience – preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accountant in executing day-to-day tasks.
• Monthly Supplier Statement reconciliations.
• Ensure timely distribution and approval of invoices.

Skills

Accounting Systems

Excel

Good communication

Strong organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant Finance diploma or qualification

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Overview

Overall Responsibility: Assist the Accountant in executing the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities

Focus Area 1

Suppliers/Accounts Payable

• Monthly Supplier Statement reconciliations
• Timely review and investigation of reconciling differences
• Distribution of invoices for approval across the departments
• Ensure all supplier related invoice documentation is filed correctly
• Ensure all supplier related payments are loaded and paid timeously
• Resolution of all supplier queries in timely manner
• Provide general administrative support as required

Focus Area 2

Bank and Cash

• Bank Recons
• Accurate and timely GL recons
• Posts supplier's payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• Approval of payments

Requirements of the Role

• Relevant Finance diploma or relevant qualification
• At least 2 years’ accounts payable work experience – preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems

Preferred Skills/Competencies

• Good computer software skills (Excel and Syspro would be preferable)
• Good communication and interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Able to work on your own, unsupervised
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritise
• Willing to be challenged and work well within a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail when reporting
• Excellent influencing and facilitation skills

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.