Accounts Payable Clerk

Empact Group Johannesburg, Gauteng

Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026 · 21 days left

Johannesburg, Gauteng Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026

What the job is

This is a full-time position for an Accounts Payable Clerk at Empact Group, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The main role is to make sure that all supplier accounts are accurate and that payments are made correctly and on time.

What you will do

You will reconcile vendor ledgers with supplier statements every month. You will resolve supplier queries quickly by working with suppliers, procurement, finance teams, unit managers, and regional managers. You will attend meetings with suppliers, either in person or online, when needed. You will verify invoices and credit notes, investigate price and quantity differences, and request credit notes from suppliers if necessary. You will make payments on time according to payment terms and send payment confirmations to suppliers. You will also block invoices under investigation and unblock them once cleared, verify payment proposals, update vendor files, and maintain the GR/IR account by processing valid invoices and credit notes before deadlines.

What you need

You must have a Matric certificate with a qualification in Finance. A Degree or Diploma is preferred. You need at least 2 years of experience working in an Accounts Payable team, managing a payments book with more than 50 suppliers. Good people skills and excellent Microsoft Office skills are required. You should also have training and moderate experience with the SAP Finance module, specifically for accounts payable transactions.

What you will get

This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the Food and Beverages industry. Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity and follows all relevant legislation.