Accounts Payable Clerk

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify valid tax invoices and capturing invoices on time in both CargoWise- SAGE-Container Chain
• Assist with Handling of all queries from suppliers where necessary
• Check that invoices are being approved timeously by operations
• Prepare supplier payments as well as intercompany offsets each month
• Ensure accurate and reliable supplier information and bank details while preparing supplier payments
• Request supplier statements and prepare supplier recons monthly
• Prepare a report for outstanding invoices not yet approved by operations
• Save POP and Remittance on the one drive folder
• Perform Monthly Creditor Reconciliations
• Send POP and Remittance to supplier after payment has been done
• Contact suppliers for invoices and statements not received on time
• Maintain and update supplier contact list
• Update daily cashflow forecasting for submission to AP accountant
• Respect accounting periods in concordance with dates of accounting events (AP/GL cut off)
• Assist while AP accountant is on leave/sick leave.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting or Finance related qualification advantageous
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Accounts Payable / Creditors environment
• Experience working on accounting systems such as Sage or similar (CargoWise)
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and organisational skills.