Accounts Payable Clerk (Half-Day)

Our client in IoT Industry, requires the services of an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team. They are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their lean finance team in a half-day capacity.

Key performance areas

• Execute payments via batch processing or EFT, post-ApprovalMax approval, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Process supplier invoices and credit card receipts, including verification against purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
• Perform bi-monthly creditor reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving queries with suppliers.
• Handle stock supplier bills integrated from the inventory management system, ensuring accurate coding and posting in Xero.
• Manage the new vendor vetting process.
• Support month-end close by preparing accruals, and reconciliations to aid the accountant.
• Maintain accurate records in Xero, ensuring audit-ready trails and SARS compliance (e.g., VAT handling).
• Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks, such as query resolution and process improvements, in a small-team environment.
• Contribute to system enhancements where applicable.
• Ad hoc tasks as needed.

The successful candidate must have

• Matric with a Diploma/Certificate in Accounting/Bookkeeping qualification
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a Accounts Payable role ideally in engineering/manufacturing or project-based industries
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Must be proficient in Xero & ApprovalMax
• Familiarity with automation tools for OCR/invoice processing is a plus
• Must have a technical aptitude and ability to learn software programs
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Must be passionate about people and their development
• Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced & dual-role setup
• Must be diligent and firm, with high ethical standards
• Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

If you do send an email to the recruiter directly: please state the position you are applying for

To be discuessed during the interview.

PeopleFinder Career Placements

Recruiter: Wallindi Schirnig

Email: Sign in to view email