Overview
Accounts Payable Clerk Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Ref:
PE006613/NM
Date posted:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Salary:
Monthly
SUMMARY:
A client in the FMGC industry is looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join their accounts department in Gqeberha/ Port Elizabeth
POSITION INFO:
Main Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Account Management
- Manage allocated supplier accounts and ensure all invoices, reconciliations, queries, and month-end tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Ensure all outstanding items are resolved or escalated before month-end closing.
- Assist with other Accounts Payable portfolios when required.
- Invoice Processing
- Receive and check supplier invoices against delivery records, approved rates, and supporting documents.
- Validate invoice information using Excel and system data.
- Capture approved invoices accurately on the accounting system.
- Maintain invoice trackers and control files to avoid duplicate processing.
- Allocate payments correctly and send remittance advice to suppliers.
- Reconciliations & Reporting
- Identify and investigate discrepancies, variances, and duplicate invoices.
- Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations within deadlines.
- Update supplier age analysis notes on the accounting system.
- Supplier & Internal Communication
- Submit validated invoices and supporting documents to operational teams for approval.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice processing and payment matters.
- Query Resolution
- Resolve supplier and internal queries within required turnaround times.
- Escalate unresolved issues, discrepancies, or risks affecting payments or reporting deadlines.
- Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Follow company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiency enhancements within Accounts Payable.
- Perform any other related duties as required by management.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12.
- A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field will be advantageous.
Experience
- 3–5 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable / Creditors environment.
Technical Skills
- Experience with accounting systems such as Syspro, Pastel, or similar.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Good understanding of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Experience processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and resolving discrepancies.
- Ability to work in a high-volume processing environment and meet strict deadlines.
- Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
- Experience working with both electronic and manual documentation processes.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management ability.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Comfortable working with large volumes of data and Excel-based validations.
- Adaptable and open to process improvements and change.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with a strong work ethic.
