Accounts Payable Clerk

Recruiter:

Riseup Management

Job Ref:

DBN000080/Melo

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading client within the shipping sector is seeking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team in Durban, Umbilo. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong accounts payable experience who thrives in a structured environment and is committed to accuracy, deadlines and excellent supplier relationship management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring supplier accounts are up to date, payments and supplier recons are submitted timeously. Assist with supplier queries with operations and follow up accordingly.

POSITION INFO:
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.

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