Accounts Payable Clerk job in Cape Town

Job Description

Accounts Payable Clerk job in Cape Town. The purpose of this document is to outline the primary functions of the Accounts Payable Clerk. Taking ownership of trade and supplier payments in an organized manner and in terms of the company’s policies and procedures.

Gather the relevant work schedules as assigned by management and ensure that those schedules are adhered to. This includes, but not limited to, ensuring that the list of suppliers / vendors is complete, active, and have supplied the relevant documents (statements, invoices) for review and payment,
Obtain the statement and verify that it is complete and accurate and that it has been received. Late statements and inaccurate statements will be routed in the formal policy of the company (last in queue, late payment, extra discount etc),
Process and reconcile liabilities

Responsibilities Accounts Payable Clerk job

• Completion of payment tasks sheets to detect missing payments.
• Completion of unrecorded liability sheet to manage potential, contingent liabilities.
• Assist with completion of monthly management pack (e.g., list of accounts in debit).
• Assist with ledger reviews (clean up of age analysis, ledger anomalies etc).
• Ad hoc duties
• Assist with assignments as requested by management, including but not limited to, audit requests, walkthroughs, enhancement of system notes.
• Assist with special tasks, including but not limited to, general ledger reviews etc.
• Key performance indicators

Requirements

Matric/NQF4 level qualification essential
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounts payable/creditors experience
Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and reliability.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information clearly and concisely.