Accounts Payable Clerk

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts payable clerk t to join the finance team. The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the creditors department by ensuring accurate invoice processing, reconciliations, and cost analysis related to waybill profitability and logistics operations. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining supplier and branch collaboration. Key Role and Responsibilities Match invoices against purchase orders, waybills, manifests, and tipsheet’s, ensuring accuracy in quantities, weights, kilometers, hours, descriptions, and rates. Verify proper authorization of purchase orders and invoices in line with approval levels. Process invoices using correct GL and vendor accounts in the Accounts Payable module. Capture vendor invoices in WinFreight (FMS), run rate checks, request credits, and resolve supplier queries. Request PODs and resolve anomalies between system information and billing. Handle general supplier queries and provide supporting documentation. Compile and submit profitability reports to branch managers. Maintain and update rates on WinFreight; prepare documents for rate increases when required. Prepare and submit creditors’ reconciliations from PO to payment process; conduct cost comparisons between suppliers. Forward remittance advices to suppliers after payment runs. Ensure timely processing and reconciliations aligned with monthly reporting deadlines. Assist with balance sheet reconciliations during the month and at month‑end. Maintain audit deliverables to required standards. Perform ad‑hoc duties as assigned. Required Competency: Grade 12 with relevant financial qualifications and logistics industry experience. 5–10 years’ experience in third‑party, linehaul, or finance‑logistics roles. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Sage Evolution and Freight Management Systems (FMS) advantageous. 5Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with supplier/branch collaboration skills. Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to work under pressure. Should you meet the requirements for the position, please apply!