Accounts Payable Clerk - Stellenbosch

SUMMARY:
Accounts Payable Clerk - Stellenbosch

POSITION INFO:

A leading independent wine distribution company, is looking for a diligent and detail-oriented

Creditors Clerk to join their Finance team in Stellenbosch.

This role plays a key part in maintaining their financial integrity by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. You’ll be working closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with local tax laws and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

 Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process for assigned creditors.

 Prepare credit applications and maintain accurate vendor records.

 Process invoices, ensuring they’re correctly authorized and coded.

 Match purchase orders, goods received notes, and invoices.

 Prevent duplicate payments and ensure accurate reconciliations.

 Execute payments and prepare remittance advices.

 Reconciling vendor statements to payment remittance and accounting ledger and follow-up for any missing invoices / credit notes.

 Maximizing settlement discounts and negotiate settlement terms in favour of / in line with the company’s requirements

 Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers.

 Maintain accurate filing systems and assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.

 Vendor creation and amendments.

 Check relevant authorizations on purchase orders and Invoices, check for accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

 Monitor the supplier age analysis and to ensure the accounts stay up to date.

Criteria:

* Matric (Grade 12) with good results in Mathematics and Accounting (NQF Level 4 minimum).

* National Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance or equivalent tertiary qualification

* Minimum 5 years’ experience in the above role

* Syspro experience required. (TrailD system experience (advantageous))

* Experience with foreign payments (beneficial).

* Proficient in Microsoft including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and general computer literacy.

* A strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

* Ability to work collaboratively within a small team

* High level of accuracy and attention to detail in accounts payable

* Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

* Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and rest of the business

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please email your updated MS Word CV to   asap