Foreign Accounts Payable Clerk (Retail) - Corporate Placements

Trending Talent Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency located in Cape Town is seeking a skilled professional for an import and shipping role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in shipping or foreign accounts payable, along with comprehensive knowledge of import documentation. In this role, you will process foreign and local payments, manage import documentation, and track incoming shipments. Candidates must also possess excellent skills in MS Excel and have a Grade 12 education. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years experience in a shipping or foreign accounts payable position.
• Knowledge of import documentation and procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control all import documentation per consignment.
• Process foreign and local payments.
• Prepare monthly costings.
• Track and monitor all incoming shipments.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to imported goods.

Skills

Import documentation knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Responsibilities

• Controlling all import documentation per consignment and ensures correct documentation are sent to the clearing agent for clearance through customs.
• Processing of foreign payments via banking platform;
• Capturing and processing local payments;
• Preparation of monthly costings;
• Setting up weekly bookings and checking in of Buyers samples;
• Reconciliation of related monthly general ledger accounts;
• Process journals to Buyers expense account for samples purchased;
• Filing and maintaining of original shipping documents
• Opening and recording of shipments on receipt of import documentation;
• Track and monitor all incoming shipments, ensuring they are properly documented and suppliers paid as per the agreed terms;
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies related to imported goods;
• Monitoring of forwarding agents status report of all incoming shipments ensuring all shipments are delivered timeously
• Liaise with local and overseas suppliers via email;

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Min. 5 years experience in a shipping or foreign accounts payable position
• Knowledge and understanding of import documentation and procedures advantageous;
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel essential;

Cape Town

Published Date: 12 December 2025

Closing Date: 16 January 2026