Clerk: Creditors (Accounts Payable)

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to process and reconcile creditor transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. The role supports month-end closures and reporting within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of AP experience, Grade 12, and preferably an accounting qualification. Proficiency in MS Office and Great Plains is important; strong attention to detail is essential for safeguarding financial documentation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ Accounts Payable experience in FMCG or financial environment will be an advantage.
• Grade 12 (Matric).
• An accounting qualification, such as a Bookkeeping Diploma, BTech, or BCom, will be advantageous.
• Competent in MS Office e.g. Excel and Word Financial Systems e.g. Great Plains.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in the correct financial period.
• Reconcile to supplier’s statement and pay to agreed terms.
• Processing of monthly accruals.
• Maintenance of accounts payable reports.
• Adherence to applicable financial controls.
• Review and validation of costs.
• Safeguarding of all company financial documentation.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication

Planning & organizing

Accuracy & attention to detail

Conflict handling

Problem solving

Innovation

Teamwork

Accountability

Sense of urgency

Education

Grade 12

Accounting qualification (Bookkeeping Diploma, BTech, or BCom) advantageous

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Great Plains

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Processing and reconciling of creditors’ transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices in the correct financial period
• Reconcile to supplier’s statement and pay to agreed terms
• Processing of monthly accruals
• Maintenance of accounts payable reports
• Adherence to applicable financial controls
• Review and validation of costs
• Safeguarding of all company financial documentation

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 Years’ Accounts Payable experience in FMCG or financial environment will be an advantage
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• An accounting qualification, such as a Bookkeeping Diploma, BTech, or BCom, will be advantageous.
• Competent in Ms Office e.g. Excel and Word Financial Systems e.g. Great Plains
• Computer literacy

Skills and Competencies

• FMCG customer understanding
• Numerical ability
• Communication
• Planning & organizing
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Conflict handling
• Problem solving
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency

Working Conditions

• Extra work hours required at month end, financial year-end and at management’s discretion
• Ad hoc tasks will be allocated according at management’s discretion

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026