Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk in Secunda, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Secunda 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 Secunda 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 Secunda.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Accounts Payable Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Secunda office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Secunda 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.
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.
What We Offer
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this finance jobs role in Secunda; 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.
In addition, 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.
Based in Secunda
Secunda continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Secunda 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.
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 Secunda.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Notably, 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 Secunda site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Daily Duties
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
Essential Criteria
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.