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Accounts Payable Clerk

Pillangó Placements
3 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Reference: PTA003731-MM-1

A large, established national player in the renewable energy space is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to keep supplier payments accurate, on time, and properly reconciled.

Duties & Responsibilities

The role covers local and foreign supplier accounts, including forex transactions, multi-currency reconciliations, import documentation, and Sinosure-backed credit facilities — ideal for someone who enjoys detail, structure, and strong vendor relationships.

The position can be based at any branch in major centres: Nelspruit, Pretoria, Randburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, Cape Town (North).

Duties / Key Responsibilities

  • Capture supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously
  • Manage foreign supplier accounts: invoices, proformas, and import documentation
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
  • Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Reconcile foreign supplier accounts in their respective currencies
  • Prepare payment requisitions and process weekly/monthly payments
  • Maintain an up-to-date AP ledger and creditors age analysis
  • Liaise with internal departments and suppliers (local + international) to resolve queries
  • Track utilisation vs Sinosure-backed supplier credit limits per supplier
  • Assist with month-end closing and maintain audit-ready filing

Requirements

  • 1–3 years’ experience in a similar Creditors / Accounts Payable role
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Organised, deadline-driven, and able to prioritise
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • MS Office proficiency

Education

  • Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
  • Finance/Accounting qualification (advantage)

Soft Skills

  • Calm under pressure (especially around payment runs)
  • Professional, responsive, and service-minded
  • Works well independently and in a team

Duties / Key Responsibilities

  • Capture supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously
  • Manage foreign supplier accounts: invoices, proformas, and import documentation
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
  • Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Reconcile foreign supplier accounts in their respective currencies
  • Prepare payment requisitions and process weekly/monthly payments
  • Maintain an up-to-date AP ledger and creditors age analysis
  • Liaise with internal departments and suppliers (local + international) to resolve queries
  • Track utilisation vs Sinosure-backed supplier credit limits per supplier
  • Assist with month-end closing and maintain audit-ready filing

Requirements

  • 1–3 years’ experience in a similar Creditors / Accounts Payable role
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Organised, deadline-driven, and able to prioritise
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • MS Office proficiency

Education

  • Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
  • Finance/Accounting qualification (advantage)

Salary

  • The salary is open for discussion and will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills and experience.