Accounts Payable Clerk

A well-known supplier company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier invoices, schedule payments, maintain organized financial records, and ensure accurate reporting. This role is key in maintaining strong supplier relationships, avoiding late payments, and supporting the overall financial health of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile intercompany payable accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Receive, review, and verify supplier invoices and payment requests
• Ensure invoices are approved by authorized signatories before payment
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts for 3-way matching
• Determine payment dates based on terms and cash flow, ensuring timely payments
• Prepare monthly creditors reconciliations for management review
• Process settlement discounts and cashbook payments
• Generate purchase order numbers according to authorization matrix
• Maintain accurate supplier records and documentation
• Complete supplier credit applications and submit for managerial review
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, BBBEE, and other regulations
• Negotiate discounts and favourable 30-day accounts where possible
• Support inventory, purchasing, or procurement processes
• Provide accurate age analysis reports with comments on unresolved queries
• Maintain good supplier relationships and assist with audits

Job Experience and Skills Required: Relevant Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification (or equivalent)

Strong Excel skills and ability to work with high volumes of transactions

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