Accounts Payable Clerk

A leading client within the shipping sector is seeking 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.

• Verify valid tax invoices and capturing invoices on time in both Cargo Wise- 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.

• 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 (Cargo Wise)
• 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.