Accounts Payable Clerk

Westfalia Fruit

Date: 4 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Parktown, Johannesburg

Directly supporting our finance team within the Netherlands, you will play an important role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, maintaining financial records and supporting the smooth running of accounts payable activities.

Responsibilities include

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Verify invoice details, approvals and supporting documentation prior to processing
  • Maintain accurate accounts payable records and financial documentation
  • Support supplier account reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Assist with payment processing activities and ensure supplier payments are completed on time
  • Respond to supplier queries and build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support month end finance activities related to accounts payable transactions
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and financial controls
  • Maintain accurate data within finance and ERP systems
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the efficiency of the finance function

Requirements

  • Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Finance Administration or similar finance role
  • Fluent in Afrikaans
  • Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Good attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Strong numerical, organisational and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and colleagues
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • Comfortable using finance systems, ERP platforms and Microsoft Excel
  • Experience supporting supplier account reconciliations and resolving queries would be advantageous
  • Understanding of finance processes and internal controls would be beneficial
  • A proactive approach with a willingness to identify improvements and support the wider finance team

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 21 August 2026.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 01 September 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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