Finance Clerk (Accounts Payable)

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Germiston is seeking a Finance Clerk to handle the accurate processing, reconciliation, and payment of supplier invoices. The role requires a clear understanding of accounting principles, excellent MS Excel skills, and proficiency in the MS Office Suite. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier records, verifying invoices, and ensuring compliance with internal financial controls. The ideal candidate should also possess strong analytical abilities and good communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to effective cash flow management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, verifying, and accurately processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries or discrepancies.
• Preparing payment batches and ensuring all payments are authorised.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier records and filing systems.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve account and payment issues.
• Ensuring adherence to month-end and year-end closing deadlines.
• Assisting with preparation of accruals and supporting documentation.

Skills

Clear understanding of accounting principles

MS Excel skills

Computer literate (MS Office Suite)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Strong analytical ability

Proactive self-starter

Knowledge of VAT

Experience with a relevant ERP system

Education

Matric; a Finance-related qualification

Job description

Finance Clerk

Germiston

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Clerk is responsible for the accurate processing, reconciliation, and payment of supplier invoices. The role ensures that supplier accounts are properly maintained to support effective cash flow management and compliance with internal financial controls.

Requirements

• Clear understanding of accounting principles
• MS Excel skills essential
• Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
• Matric; a Finance-related qualification is advantageous
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong analytical ability
• Proactive self-starter
• Knowledge of VAT and experience with a relevant ERP system

Main Duties

Full End-to-End Accounts Payable Function

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Receiving, verifying, and accurately processing supplier invoices and credit notes in line with company policies
• Reconciling supplier statements to ensure completeness and accuracy, and submitting them timeously
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries or discrepancies promptly
• Preparing payment batches and ensuring all payments are authorised in line with approval limits and payment schedules
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier records and filing systems
• Liaising with suppliers, branch managers, and procurement teams to resolve account and payment issues
• Ensuring adherence to month‑end and year‑end closing deadlines for accounts payable
• Assisting with preparation of accruals and supporting documentation for financial reporting
• Assisting with BBBEE‑related tasks
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and relevant legislation
• Filing (electronic and manual)
• Branch trading and transaction assessments
• Branch reviews and related administrative tasks
• Participation in costing analysis activities
• Ad‑hoc tasks as required by the department
• Ad‑hoc assistance with branch processes, compliance, and SOPs