Senior Accounts Payable Clerk - Johannesburg

Unique Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier relations and payments effectively. The role requires a strong understanding of the Accounts Payable function, with responsibilities including invoice approvals, audit support, and cash flow management. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting, looking to contribute to a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounting / Accounts Payable.
• Good knowledge of the Accounts Payable function.
• Willingness to work overtime during month-end.

Responsibilities

• Approval of invoices and management of supplier aging accounts.
• Monitor payments and assist with cash flow and treasury management.
• Act as contact for external auditors and resolve queries.

Skills

Supplier management

Payments processing

Audit preparation

Accounts Payable function knowledge

Cash flow management

Job description

Job title : Senior Accounts Payable Clerk - Johannesburg

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 08, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

Purpose

• This position falls mainly within the Accounts Payable function. This entails Supplier management and payments.

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

Approval of Invoices

• Maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines
• Check and ensure supplier invoices are loaded accurately
• Review and approve payments according to set deadlines

Accounts Payable Management

• Monitor supplier aging account management including query resolution both internally and externally
• Mass payment management vs wire payment
• Manage control assessment tracking system CATS
• Assist with treasury management
• Assist with cash flow management and accuracy
• Responsible for processing of the invoices and payments
• Responsible for Foreign Payments
• Responsible for specific Global Financial Validation System (GFVS) items in a preparing role for management reporting.
• Collectively responsible for proper Accounts Payable maintenance and good supplier aging – no Accounts Payable over 90days.
• Responsible for month end closing accruals and assistance on above mentioned responsibilities.
• Ad Hoc support in Accounts Payable Department within Finance and assisting and following up on queries for both management and internal clients.

Admin and filing.

External Audit

• Fulfill the role of contact point for External Auditors by providing information required and assist with completion of the audit.
• Resolve queries raised by External Auditors to complete audit.
• Assist with External Audit as contact point, info gathering and prep

Inherent Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounting / Accounts Payable
• A good knowledge and understanding of the Accounts Payable function
• Able to work overtime when required, especially during month end