Administration / Accounts Payable Clerk

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hospitality and leisure group is seeking an experienced Administrator / Accounts Payable Clerk to support its finance function. The role entails end-to-end creditors administration, compliance with internal controls, and assisting with month-end processes. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a hospitality environment and proficiency in Sage One Accounting. This opportunity offers stability in a collaborative team environment within a reputable timeshare operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' creditors or finance experience in hospitality.
• Strong preference for share block or timeshare experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices ensuring compliance.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment requisitions and manage payment processes.

Skills

Creditor management

Excel proficiency

Sage One Accounting

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

Matric qualification with Mathematics

Tools

Sage One Accounting

Job description

Administrator / Accounts Payable Clerk (Timeshare) | Bryanston, Johannesburg | Permanent

A well-established hospitality and leisure group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support its finance function within a timeshare environment. This role suits a detail-driven administrator who thrives in structured, deadline-focused operations.

Reporting into the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant, the role is responsible for end-to-end creditors administration and broader finance support. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and supporting month-end and audit processes.

The position is based at a reputable share block and timeshare operation with a strong footprint in the hospitality sector, offering stability, exposure to complex financial processes, and a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Process and verify invoices, ensuring correct authorisation, compliance, and matching to purchase orders
• Capture and process credit notes and manage purchases against approved budgets
• Perform supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timeously
• Liaise with creditors and suppliers at all levels
• Prepare payment requisitions and load payments on the online banking system
• Produce weekly, mid-month, and month-end aged creditors reports with commentary
• Capture and allocate payments on Sage One Accounting
• Process monthly journals from reports supplied by the Financial Accountant
• Support day-to-day finance operations, audits, and intercompany account maintenance
• Ensure accurate filing and record-keeping of all financial documentation
• Assist with general administrative and office-related duties as required

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ creditors or finance experience within a large hotel, lodge, or hospitality environment
• Strong preference for experience within share block or timeshare operations
• Matric qualification with Mathematics
• Proficiency in Sage One Accounting and advanced Excel
• Valid South African ID
• Strong numerical, administrative, and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and up-to-date creditors' records with minimal discrepancies
• Payments processed on time and in line with internal controls
• Clean supplier reconciliations and well-managed aged creditor balances
• Strong collaboration with finance leadership and operational teams