Description

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa, in office

Working hours: 09:00 – 18:00 with a one-hour lunch break

Contract Duration: 3-month initial contract (possibility of extension or permanent placement)

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking two experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join an extended finance team, supporting the Group Accounts Payable function. The role will provide key administrative and transactional support to ensure timely, accurate invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliation.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to international accounting operations while working closely with a UK-based team.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Coding:

Review invoices captured via the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool.

Allocate and code invoices accurately according to established playbooks for multiple group companies.

Statement Reconciliation:

Match supplier statements with recorded invoices in the OCR tool.

Identify and resolve missing or overdue invoices by liaising with suppliers.

Supplier Communication:

Professionally communicate with suppliers to request missing invoices or clarify outstanding balances.

Maintain clear records of communications and reconciliation outcomes.

Process Support:

Adhere to Accounts Payable procedures and suggest improvements where appropriate.

Collaborate closely with the UK team to ensure deadlines and service expectations are met.

Key Skills

·     Reliable and consistent work ethic.

·     Excellent communication skills.

·     High attention to detail.

·     Strong time management and organizational skills.

·     Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.

Requirements

Essential:

·     2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable roles.

·     Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.

·     Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·     Good proficiency in Excel and accounting or OCR systems.

Preferred:

·   Experience working with international or multi-entity finance teams.

·     Familiarity with OCR invoice tools. Workday would be a bonus.

·    Experience within a shared services or high-volume finance environment.