Accounts Payable Assistant- VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
- Company: VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd
- Location: Reitz, Free State
- Department: Finance
- Post Date: 10 September 2026
- Closing Date: 14 September 2026
- Employment Type: Not specified
About VKB Group
The VKB Group is a leading South African agricultural enterprise with more than a century of experience supporting farmers and contributing to the country’s agricultural sector.
The Group operates across the agricultural value chain, including input supply, primary production, processing, logistics and market access. Its regional brands include VKB, GWK and NTK.
VKB Milling forms part of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the Group’s agri-processing division, and operates several maize and wheat mills across South Africa.
Job Overview
The Accounts Payable Assistant will provide administrative support to the relevant Accountant and assist with creditor-related activities.
The role involves processing financial documentation, maintaining accurate vendor and creditor records, performing reconciliations, handling supplier queries and supporting the finance team with day-to-day administration and reporting.
The successful candidate should be highly accurate, organised and able to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Handling credit applications accurately and within required timeframes.
- Drafting, preparing and maintaining creditor-related documentation.
- Processing and capturing purchase invoices and credit notes.
- Performing general administrative duties, including reconciliations, filing and archiving.
- Preparing creditor reconciliations and ensuring account balances are accurate.
- Attending to and resolving creditor and vendor queries professionally and efficiently.
- Ensuring applications comply with applicable legislation, regulations and company requirements.
- Maintaining and regularly updating vendor information in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Supporting the Accountant with daily financial administration and reporting.
- Ensuring financial documentation is organised and maintained in an auditable manner.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial and administrative processes.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
- Experience in a financial environment will be advantageous.
- Intermediate-level computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
- The ability to continuously add value to existing job functions and processes.
- The ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Conflict handling and resolution skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Strong numerical ability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.