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Financial Officer: Accounts Payable (2249)

Overview

Reference
2249

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa -Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
28 May 2026

Closing date
12 Jun 2026 21:59


CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To process accounts payable invoices and credit notes in the University Financial System and general Accounts Payable functions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Process accounts payable invoices, credit notes and transfers.
  • Reconcile Creditor Accounts.
  • Check supplier invoices to ensure VAT compliance.
  • Process year-end accruals
  • Document control for audit and archiving purposes.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to accurately process high document volumes (approx. 3000 invoices per month)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to adhere to deadlines
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Ability to work without constant supervision

REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12/Matric with Accounting as a subject
  • 3 Years’ experience in an Accounts Payable Department of a large organization.
DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 12 June 2026.


Contact information

Nomthunzi Tsotsobe