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A Accounts Payable Clerk position is being filled in Standerton. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Standerton operation, and this Accounts Payable Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Standerton team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Standerton.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Standerton also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this finance jobs role in Standerton; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
About Standerton
Working in Standerton means a place near the Secunda petrochemical hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Standerton office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Standerton, Mpumalanga.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Standerton.
Many candidates already living within reach of Standerton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Standerton group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Standerton will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Standerton have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Standerton team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Standerton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Your Role
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
Candidate Profile
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.