Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Accounts Payable Clerk or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Upington. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
Overview
This Accounts Payable Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Upington. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Upington teams, and the new Accounts Payable Clerk will feel that from the first week.
Why Join Us
The company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Upington. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Upington keep progressing.
Growing With Us
Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Upington have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Upington.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.
Your Role
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
What You’ll Need
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Clear credit and criminal record
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.