84 Accounts Payable Accountant jobs in South Africa

Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of section 28 of Water Services Act, (No 108 of 1997) and is classified as Government Business Enterprise as per Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) as amended.

Job Overview

The position finance management role is responsible for managing the end-to-end financial accounting business process and will be reporting to the senior manager management accounting.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document. Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number. No late applications will be accepted. Overberg Water Board reserves the right not to fill the position.

Interested candidates can forward an application with all the necessary documentation to before 17h00 on Friday, 08 October 2025.

If you have not heard from us within thirty (30) days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Overberg Water is committed to Employment Equity and persons from the designated groups will receive preference.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in finance from a recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a minimum of NQF Level 6 and preferably NQF Level 7.

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.

• At least 3 years post article experience as an accountant working with inventory, assets and creditors.

• Understanding of public sector financial reporting including the financial reporting framework (GRAP)

• Proficient in Microsoft excel, power point and word.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and under pressure.

Main duties/responsibilities

• Expenditure and Payables

• Ensure validity, accuracy and completeness of all invoices captured to ensure accuracy of expenditure.

• Reconcile all creditors to their statements to ensure accurate age analysis.
• Reconcile the creditors age analyses to the trial balance
• Ensure the age analysis is cleared timeous and follow up long outstanding items.
• Ensure proper record keeping of creditors transactions.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries
• Maintain supplier Masterfile and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals and reconciliations

• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

• Payment run.

• Check and review all the documents that are prepared for payment to ensure that invoice is approved and supported.

• Facilitate bimonthly payment run of suppliers.

• Inventory

• Ensure that periodic stock takes, the identification of slow moving and redundant stock takes place in accordance to established policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and plan for the monthly stock counts and perform reconciliations.
• Ensure the correct valuation of stock monthly and yearly in line with the relevant inventory valuation policy.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure validity, accuracy and completeness of inventory purchases GL account.
• Ensure accurate posting of issues to either income statement or balance sheet.

• Ensure that the inventory control account is correctly reconciled.

• Fixed Assets

• Ensure the validity, accuracy of completeness of additions '

• Process depreciation journals monthly
• Manage the annual fixed asset count and verification with operations, head office and asset consultant.
• Track the barcoding of the new asset acquisitions and ensure completeness of the Fixed Asset register.
• Review and update the detailed schedules of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Track all the asset disposals and ensure they are derecognised from the Fixed Asset Register.
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets to ensure completeness and correct valuation of fixed assets.
• Highlight significant matters from fixed assets for review and approval to the Financial Accountant.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the asset register after the import from AMS 360 to SAGE 200.
• Track all the assets on Sage 200 by ensuring that all the assets are linked to a bar code through asset reconciliations.
• Ensure that all the asset locations are set up correctly and linked to the asset barcode on Sage 200.
• Ensure that the depreciation has been calculated and recorded accurately for fixed assets using the appropriate methods on Sage 200.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for assets to ensure that all the assets' movements, barcoding and locations have been accurately allocated against the respective assets.
• Investigate all the assets variances and perform the adjustment journals.

• Review Operational fault reports on a quarterly basis to ensure that it is aligned to the derecognitions of the infrastructure assets.

• Reporting

• Assist the Senior manager with preparation of reports and presentations for the CFO, CEO, Audit Committee, and the Board.

• Compile quarterly DWS financial report for review by financial accountant.

• Compile all relevant expenditure reports to enable the Financial Accountant to effectively manage working capital in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure there is effective expenditure control, movement of inventory and cash flow forecasting.

• Coordinate the month end and year-end financial statement preparation process.

• Prepare Medium term Expenditure framework (MTEF) and submit for review by the financial accountant

• Prepare the quarterly treasury report and submit for review by the financial accountant

• Prepare and analyse financial reports related to fixed assets.

• Compilation of inventory lead schedules for inclusion in the AFS.

• Coordinate all asset related activities to ensure inclusion of fixed and intangible assets in the AFS.

• Assist in the compiling of annual financial statements by submitting all inputs in relation to expenditure, payables, inventory and capital assets.

• Prepare and maintain an audit file. Organize and oversee the external audit process.

The Accounts Payable Accountant will form part of the head office team that is responsible for all accounts payable across all our properties. This includes, but is not limited to, accurately processing invoices, managing payment runs and ensuring timely payments to all suppliers. This employee will manage the day-to-day operational tasks while aligning with the broader processes overseen by the Group Accounts Payable & Treasury team.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Invoice Processing:

• Review, verify, and process invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper approvals and coding to appropriate cost centres.

Payment Management:

• Prepare and execute payment runs.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely payments to suppliers.

Supplier Relations:

• Communicate with suppliers regarding invoice discrepancies, payment statuses, and general inquiries.
• Maintain and update supplier information and records. Comprehensive vendor forms & supporting docs.
• Negotiate 30 days from statement terms & settlement discounts.

Reconciliation:

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly closing activities, ensuring accurate and complete accounts payable records.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting principles.
• Maintain organised records of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

Support Group Accounts Payable and Treasury:

• Assist with reports or data needed by the Group Accounts Payable and Treasury.
• Contribute to process improvements or automation projects initiated at group level.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

- Education: A professional accounting qualification would be an advantage but not necessarily a determining factor.

- Experience: Ideally experience in or exposure to managing supplier related accounts and payment discrepancies, in a similar industry or role.

- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of financial reporting and consolidation. Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, Procure, Micros, etc) and strong Excel & other MS Office skills.

- Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Extra hours may be required over month-end should deadlines not be met.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good understanding of the hospitality industry and its financial drivers.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with various departments and stakeholders.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Ability to work under pressure & on your own but also possess the ability to work well within a team.

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio. South African citizenship is advantageous.

A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.
The Role:

• To provide efficient handling of Accounts Payable
• To ensure compliance with local legislation and Sandvik processes and regulations in the Accounts Payable
• To develop the ways of working in the Accounts Payable
• Enforces and monitors that the global internal controls are applied on all foreign and local transactions

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist with internal and external audits related to accounts payables
• Intercompany recharges for the distribution centre
• Prepare capital asset requests and facilitate approvals for the Distribution centre
• Manage the stock returns and credit process related to it.
• Manage the end to end GIT process for the distribution centre including monthly reconciliations and posting of the journal.
• Review monthly income statement and balance sheet for the distribution centre
• Investigate and resolve intercompany overdues
• Manage the South African reserve bank requirements including audits
• Manage Transfer Pricing debit and credit notes
• Adhoc projects and support as required by the manager
• Implement and support the development of Accounts Payable policies and rules
• Prepares, records, verifies, analyses and reports accounts payable
• Pays vendor invoices including Sandvik netting payments on a timely basis
• Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger accounts
• Prepares, analyses and reconciles payment runs
• Support Sandvik business and External Service Centre in relation to escalated invoice mismatches.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 / Equivalent qualification
• Bcom Accounting/Equivalent
• Multinational entity experience – 1 to 3 years experience
• Office Suite Literacy
• English proficiency
• Professional, energetic, dynamic and positive team player with great business acumen
• Ability to work well within a high-pressure environment
• Must be able to liaise on all levels in the organisation
• Willing to work extended hours during financial reporting cycles as well as during ad hoc reporting periods.

How To Apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website

Applications close: 18 September 2025
Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity
with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about VKB Milling

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

Who We Are

At the VKB Group, we believe in staying true to our agricultural roots while boldly building the future of food. With humility, we continue to serve our farmers and communities, ensuring that every product we deliver is grown, processed, and produced with care. We are hungry for progress, smart in our approach, and always stronger when we play as one team.

Our group represents a "house of brands," including VKB, GWK, and NTK, all united by one mission: to add meaningful value to agriculture and beyond. VKB Milling, a key part of our agri-processing division, operates maize and wheat mills across South Africa and provides a rewarding environment where employees grow alongside the business.

About the Role

We're looking for an Accountant: Accounts Payable to join our head office team in Reitz. This is more than just a numbers role—it's about taking ownership, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to a finance function that supports the bigger picture. You'll work independently but never alone, as part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, insight, and bold problem-solving.

What You'll Bring

• Humble confidence with a BCom in Accountancy and completed SAIPA/SAICA articles
• The hunger to learn, grow, and make an impact
• Smart analytical, numeracy, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel and strong computer proficiency (Caseware & Microsoft Dynamics NAV are a plus)
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel

What You'll Do

• Analyse and report on management accounts monthly
• Monitor and manage cash flow within budget
• Review and approve creditor reconciliations, journals, purchase orders, and EFTs daily
• Compile audit files, liaise with auditors, and prepare annual financial statements
• Ensure VAT compliance and timely submissions
• Partner with internal departments, clients, and suppliers to deliver accurate, on-time financial information
• Boldly identify improvements in systems, processes, and controls

Skills That Matter

• Decisive and solutions-focused
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Organised, compliant, and detail-driven
• Confident in managing budgets and operations

Why VKB?

At VKB, we value people who live our values: stay humble, stay hungry, be smart, be bold, and always play as a team.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document
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Listing reference: woolw_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Financial Accounting

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Provide support in managing all the required accounts payable system interventions relating to invoice entry and the integration between peer systems and Oracle Financials to facilitate timeous payments to Trade, Non- Trade and Imports as well as Africa entities.

Job description

• Managing the entire data capture process, ensuring its efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure all RPA related activities are monitored such as mailbox management.
• Implementing mechanisms for data quality, validation, and monitoring to maintain high standards.
• Analyzing data, generating reports, and translating business requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Working with cross-functional teams to provide effective data support for various organizational goals.
• Ensure integrity and control around implementation of enhancements to the system by identifying testing scenarios and performing user testing across all invoice entry systems (SFS, EDI, Oracle).
• Ensure required actions are taken in response to internal and external audit reports.
• Continuously demonstrate productivity improvements within the area.
• Supervising, training, and developing a team of data administrators.
• Continuously build competence, talent and succession within the admin team.

Minimum requirements

Technical Skills

• Relevant degree / B.Tech / 3-year Finance Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data administration is necessary.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role is essential to demonstrate team management capabilities.
• Strong Excel ability and experience working on ERP systems.

Behavioural Skills

• Personal Effectiveness
• Passion for the brand and customers
• Thinking strategically and commercially
• Connecting people
• Delivering high performance
• Planning and organising

Closing Date

2025/11/10

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

WCMD 22/2025 R1

Job Title

Accounting Clerk: Financial Accounting, Ref No. WCMD 22/2025 R1

Department

Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level

5

Enquiries

Ms A Matthews at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town - CBD

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render financial support services within the department.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Financial Accounting: Render financial accounting transactions; Receive invoices (e.g. payment vouchers and PERSAL claims); Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control); Process invoices (e.g. capture payments); Filing of all documents; Perform Bookkeeping support services; Capture all financial transactions; Clear ledger accounts; Compile journals; Provide payment office clerical support services within the component; Render support with reporting responsibilities; Provide financial administration support services in the component; It would be advantageous to have experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.

Competencies

A good understanding of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS); Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and Organising; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment.

Remuneration

R R per annum (Salary Level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Closing Date

2025/09/29

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DOI 05/2025 R1

Job Title

Loss Control/Fraud Officer: Fraud and Loss Control, Ref No. DOI 05/2025 R1

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms LD Atkins at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide effective and efficient loss control services. The successful incumbent must be willing to work overtime when required.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Finance or Risk Management; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Claims against the State (Public Liability Claims) and Claims by the State (RCD Claims recoverable); Thefts (Losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions); Assist in the management of all types of losses; Assist to investigate collisions and compiling BAS Payments and Journals for Damages & Losses and, Theft and Losses; Register of cases on the WCG Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information; Compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services; Drafting of write-off submission, Submissions to Higher Authority and Memorandums to Management.

The following will be advantageous: Loss Control and basic investigation experience; Be able to work in a high stress and high pressure environment.

Competencies

Advanced knowledge of the following: The WCG Loss Control System; Management of Losses and Claims, PFMA, NTR, PTI, Government Motor Transport Handbook Version 1 of 2019; Departmental Security policy; Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses, AFS and IFS reporting. Skills needed: Investigation; Organising; Planning; Problem solving; Analytical; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to: Assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims; Analyse reports from various professionals and experts Monitor and prevent prescription; Adhere to strict financial and legal deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure.

Remuneration

R R per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

ACCOUNTING CLERK

A vacancy exists in the Pietermaritzburg office of a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors for an Accounting Clerk to commence duties as soon as possible.

Main Responsibilities

· Cashbooks

· Payroll workings and submissions

· Preparing Financial statements

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Preferably someone with an accounting degree or studying towards one
• 1-2 years Accounting experience
• Computer literate (intermediate level)
• Must have Caseware Experience
• Fluent in English, written and oral

Behavioural Competencies

• Must pay attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Willing to learn

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From R8 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Accounting Clerk – RuBisCO, Somerset West - FULL TIME

Who we Are:

RuBisCO is a South African fruit export company supplying premium stone fruit to over 30 countries. Known for reliability, quality, and long-term partnerships, we are growing and strengthening our finance team.

The Role:

We are looking for an
Accounting Clerk
to maintain accuracy, structure, and process improvements in our finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position in Somerset West. You will play a key role in helping us move towards a paperless, digital-first workflow and drive modernisation within our finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain financial records
• Manage Accounts Payable & Receivable, supplier/customer liaison
• Prepare journals, ledgers, and account sales
• Support grower advances, vessel finalisations, intercompany transactions, and FOREX
• Assist with payroll and staff expense reconciliations
• Ensure IFRS compliance and contribute to audits
• Use Pastel, Excel, SharePoint, and AI-assisted tools to drive
  digital and paperless workflows

Must-Haves:

• Experience as an Accounting Clerk or Bookkeeper (3+ years)
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS etc)
• Strong accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and process-oriented
• Proactive, reliable team player

Nice-to-Haves:

• Multi-currency experience
• Proficiency in Afrikaans & English
• Familiarity with Pastel is a bonus
• Comfort with SharePoint and collaborative digital workflows

What We Offer:

• Exposure to international finance operations and process improvement opportunities
• Join a supportive, experienced team with deep industry knowledge
• The opportunity to
  modernise and improve systems,
  leaving a lasting impact
• Office-based in Somerset West,

and play a part in shaping RuBisCO's 
next chapter of growth

If you're ready for a new challenge –
apply today