Accounts Payable Clerk Pinetown Kzn

Headhunt; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the logistics sector is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing invoices and managing payments to creditors efficiently and accurately. You will play a crucial part in ensuring financial transactions are recorded correctly, maintaining compliance with policies, and generating reports on accounts payable status. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a knack for numbers and a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles to contribute to a thriving organization. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment of invoices and bills.
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledger and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Basic bookkeeping

Accounting payable principles

Proficiency in professional English

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Proprietary software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Our client in the Logistics Industry based in Pinetown (KZN) is currently looking to employ an Accounts Payable Clerk.

Our client is looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Requirements:

• A min. of 2 years proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in professional English.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is a bonus but not compulsory.

Responsibilities and expectations (but not limited to):

• An Accounts Payable Clerk makes sure their company pays their invoices and bills on time, whether it be by reviewing them with a department head or following up with clients directly.
• Performing day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Preparing invoices and remittances for month-end payment.
• Processing outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconciling the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verifying and investigating discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Facilitating payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generating reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Understanding expense accounts and cost centres.
• Understanding compliance issues around accounts payable processes (sales tax, etc.).

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Key Skills: Business Continuity Planning, Food Technology, ABAP, Import, Electrical & Automation, Adobe

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1