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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Witbank operation, and this Accounts Receivable Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Witbank operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Accounts Receivable 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.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Witbank much easier.
The Environment
Beyond that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Witbank site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
About Witbank
Working in Witbank 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 Witbank office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Witbank, 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 Witbank.
Many candidates already living within reach of Witbank 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Witbank contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Mpumalanga.
On top of that, 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.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
What Your Day Looks Like
Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.
On top of that, the Witbank office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Witbank.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Witbank.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Your Role
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
What You’ll Need
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.