141 Payable Clerk jobs in South Africa

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process for assigned creditors.
• Prepare credit applications and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Process invoices, ensuring they’re correctly authorised and coded.
• Match purchase orders, goods received notes, and invoices.
• Prevent duplicate payments and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Execute payments and prepare remittance advices.
• Reconciling vendor statements to payment remittance and accounting ledger and follow-up for any missing invoices / credit notes.
• Maximizing settlement discounts and negotiate settlement terms in favour of / in line with the company’s requirements
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Vendor creation and amendments.
• Check relevant authorizations on purchase orders and Invoices, check for accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the supplier age analysis and to ensure the accounts stay up to date.

• Matric (Grade 12) with good results in Mathematics and Accounting (NQF Level 4 minimum).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications for example:
  • National Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or Finance
  • Higher Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting
  • Short Courses / Online Training in Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable or Finance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar creditors/accounting role.
• Syspro and TrailD system experience (advantageous).
• Experience with foreign payments (beneficial).
• Proficient in Microsoft including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and general computer literacy.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Proficient time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in accounts payable
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and rest of the business

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Lexdan Select is assisting a multinational B2C business with their search for an Accounts Payable Clerk, based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with end-to-end supplier invoice processing and accounts payable management.
• Record financial transactions accurately and maintain organized account records.
• Support implementation and maintenance of a creditor aging analysis system.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other account statements.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve inquiries, negotiate terms, and foster strong relationships.

Requirements:

• Relevant diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting or related
• Minimum 3 years of experience

Salary R360k-R480K Per Annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Business Consulting and Services, Online and Mail Order Retail, and Technology, Information and Media

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A position has become available for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our dynamic team.

To manage vendor accounts, with emphasis on reconciliations, payments, and queries.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Preparing documents for data capture.
2. Allocating expenses to general ledger/cost centre codes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
3. Reconciling accounts payable.
4. Submitting Supplier payments on SAP and FNB.
5. Capturing Supplier invoices on SAP, reconciliation of supplier accounts and posting for payment.
6. Collating Creditors documents and preparing payments.
7. Responding to, analyzing and resolving supplier and other stakeholder queries & complaints.
8. Communicating information to suppliers and other stakeholders.
9. Perform creditors aging and balance sheet recons.
10. Assist with expense claims.
11. Support team members within the Finance department.
12. Any other ad hoc duties as required by management.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric (preferred with accounting).
2. Tertiary qualification or certificate in Finance/Accounting (Bookkeeping).
3. A minimum of 3 years’ creditors and accounting/reconciliation experience.
4. Experience with processing large volumes of payments is preferred.
5. Computer literacy (MS Office; SAP experience would be advantageous).

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to solve complex problems and understand and quickly learn new systems and processes.
3. Planning and organizational skills.
4. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
5. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Capable of working independently as well as being part of a team.
7. Ability to be proactive.
8. Reliability and integrity.

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REFERENCE NUMBER: ICEBO/FAPC25

INTRODUCTION

Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu Group is currently in search of a Fixed Term Accounts Payable Clerk . The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions for payment authorisation, administrative and general operations support, filing, report preparation and query-handling services within the Group Finance Department .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related finance qualification.

Experience and Knowledge required:

• 2 years of experience working within accounts payable.

Skills and Competencies required:

• Bookkeeping
• Financial and mathematical
• Integrity
• Communication
• Time management
• Computer literacy

Administrative Support:

• Receive, review, and verify invoices.
• Sort, code and match invoices and capture for payment in accordance with approvals framework.
• Ensure payment terms are strictly adhered to.
• Prepare payment requests and pay run schedules for approval.
• Reconcile creditor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Forward remittance advice to suppliers.
• Track expenses and prepare expense reports.
• Assist with month-end closing and all supporting documents.

Resolve Queries:

• Maintain accounts payable filing system, follow up on missing documentation and ensure all documents are available.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and queries.
• Check and confirm banking details with creditors.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.

Reporting:

• Provide information on resource requirements for work objectives.
• Use and report on the use of assets/resources within area of responsibility, in line with standard procedures.
• Assist in gathering and capturing information for reporting.
• Compile standardised reports and consolidate documents.
• Communicate with employees and management, to assist and convey information.
• Provide general / administrative support.

Our client in the Logistics Industry, based in Pinetown (KZN), is currently looking to employ an experienced Accounts Payable / Creditors Clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate and timely manner.

Must be prepared to work alternate weekends.

Awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

Matric with Accounting as a subject.

Minimum of 2 years working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.

Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.

Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Data entry skills with a strong attention to numerical detail.

Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary accounting software.

Proficiency in English and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Understanding of compliance issues related to Accounts Payable processes (e.g., VAT, tax).

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment of creditors.

Perform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.

Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.

Investigate and resolve any discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly statements.

Facilitate payment of invoices by sending bill reminders and following up with vendors where necessary.

Prepare invoices and remittances for month-end payment processing.

Generate reports detailing accounts payable status and outstanding amounts.

Monitor and ensure correct product/service pricing on supplier invoices.

Understand and allocate expenses correctly to expense accounts and cost centers.

Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.

Liaise with department heads for invoice approvals and queries.

Attend to supplier queries and resolve disputes efficiently.

Assist in preparing documentation for audits and internal reviews.

Support the finance team with additional tasks as and when required.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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The role

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for managing the full invoice-to-payment process across a set of EMEA countries. This includes coding, approvals, vendor payment preparation, and coordination with internal teams. The role ensures compliance with AP policies while delivering timely and accurate service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

End-to-End Invoice Processing

• Maintain shared mailbox and action invoices promptly.
• Send invoices for coding and approval in line with company policy.
• Validate coding accuracy and provide guidance to approvers.
• Enter invoices into Oracle (manual entry, OCR tool, or spreadsheet upload).

Expense and Payment Management

• Audit expense claims and approve for payment.
• Prepare weekly PPRs and collaborate with the GL team.
• Upload PPRs to banking platform and coordinate for approval.

Operational and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Assist with managing direct debit schedules.
• Handle Pro Lease invoice uploads and payment file returns.
• Liaise with the Occupancy team on payment processing for occupancy-related vendors.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries efficiently.
• Perform supplier reconciliations monthly, identifying and resolving variances.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Accounting diploma or Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 years in accounts payable or similar finance roles.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

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