AP Clerk -Sasolburg

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa

Business Unit: Omnia Agriculture (Nutriology®) | Finance

Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager

Join Omnia Nutriology® and help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Omnia Nutriology partners with farmers to unlock the full potential of their land, crops and resources through our proprietary Nutriology® approach. By combining science-based crop nutrition, agronomic expertise, biological solutions and innovative technologies, we help growers increase productivity, improve soil health and build more resilient farming systems. Together with our customers, we are advancing sustainable agriculture, strengthening food security and creating lasting value for future generations.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

ROLE IMPACT

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for managing the full accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are accurately processed, reconciled, authorised and paid within required timelines. The role includes invoice verification against purchase orders, GRNs and PODs, ensuring compliance with VAT and legislative requirements, managing supplier reconciliations, creditor ageing and GRNI, and processing EFT payments through AX Dynamics and banking systems. The role also supports cash flow management, accruals, journals, master data maintenance, audit preparation and AP-related projects. Strong attention to detail, numerical ability, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, together with intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency and sound knowledge of accounting principles and relevant legislation. The successful candidate will also maintain effective supplier relationships by proactively resolving invoice and payment queries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive invoices from suppliers for processing on the system
• Obtain appropriate allocations for invoices from sundry suppliers and ensure invoices are authorized for payment.
• Match invoices to GRN and POD via AX Dynamics
• Inspect invoices and determine if it meets the requirements of a tax invoice for the allocation and claim of VAT Input.
• Process & match invoices on the system once they have been authorized via purchase orders.
• Obtain creditors' statement and prepare the creditors' reconciliation to determine the payment.
• Generate EFT payment on AX Dynamics and import to the banking systems.
• For EFT payments, ensure that all payments have been authorized and have been released successfully.
• File all relevant payment recons & invoices appropriately
• Follow up on any outstanding queries relating to invoices that could not be processed for payment and any other supplier issues
• Cash Flow Management
• GRNI management and analysis
• Creditors ageing management and analysis
• AP related special projects
• Preparing and posting accruals
• Master data update and maintenance
• Filing & metro-filing
• Journals
• Audit preparations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a tertiary qualification in accounting or similar.

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a full function accounts payable role.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of legislative requirements (VAT Act, Companies Act, Exchange Control Regulations (snr).
• Knowledge of Excel (intermediate-advanced). Knowledge of Omnia specific processes, policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Computer skills - emphasis on Excel Numerical ability. Attention to detail.
• Communications skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Listening skills.
• Conflict skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.