Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Accounts Payable Clerk based in Burgersfort, Limpopo. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.
About This Position
This Accounts Payable Clerk role sits within the finance jobs function in Burgersfort. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Limpopo.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Accounts Payable Clerk taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Accounts Payable Clerk to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Burgersfort group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Notably, the team mix in Burgersfort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Working in Burgersfort
On top of that, the role is based in Burgersfort, within the Phalaborwa mining belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Burgersfort and the broader Limpopo region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Burgersfort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Burgersfort, Limpopo.
Daily Duties
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
Essential Criteria
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.