Payment Clerk

About the role

The Payment Clerk is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, supporting the finance team with bank reporting, purchase order handling, and cash management. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company's payment processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare bank statement reports in Excel and submit them to the South Africa bank and cash team.
• Upload Purchase Orders into the NAV system, ensuring correct General Ledger codes are captured.
• Process all Purchase Orders within 24 hours of receiving invoices.
• Follow up with suppliers on outstanding invoices to guarantee timely submission and processing.
• Capture EFD receipts for the previous day's billing and perform daily reconciliations.
• Process credit notes in the EFD system accurately and promptly.
• Load and process payments according to company procedures.
• Perform petty cash reconciliations and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Undertake any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts, cashiering, payments, or finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Effective communication and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• NAV accounting system
• EFD payment system