Accounts Payable Clerk Pinetown KZN

Our client in the Logistics Industry based in Pinetown (KZN) is currently looking to employ an Accounts Payable Clerk.

Our client is looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Requirements:

• A min. of 2 years proven working experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in professional English.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is a bonus but not compulsory.

Responsibilities and expectations (but not limited to):

• An Accounts Payable Clerk makes sure their company pays their invoices and bills on time, whether it be by reviewing them with a department head or following up with clients directly.
• Performing day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Preparing invoices and remittances for month-end payment.
• Processing outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconciling the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verifying and investigating discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Facilitating payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generating reports detailing accounts payables status.
• Understanding expense accounts and cost centres.
• Understanding compliance issues around accounts payable processes (sales tax, etc.).

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Key Skills: Business Continuity Planning, Food Technology, ABAP, Import, Electrical & Automation, Adobe

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1