Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Company: VKB Group – QPro Feeds
Location: Bethlehem, Free State
Employment Type: Full-time | Department: Other
Closing Date: 29 May 2025
Posted Date: 22 May 2025
Company Overview:
VKB Group is a leading South African agricultural enterprise rooted in farming and dedicated to providing fresh, farm-sourced products to consumers. Operating across the entire food supply chain—from inputs and logistics to global market access—the VKB Group is represented through key regional brands: VKB, GWK, and NTK.
Driven by our purpose to “Touch Lives – for the Better,” we empower our employees, clients, communities, and the broader agricultural industry. With a foundation in sustainability, legacy, and progress, we are building the agribusiness of the future.
QPro Feeds, a division of VKB Group, specializes in the production of high-quality animal feed from facilities in Bethlehem and Vrede, serving both internal and external clients in the monogastric and ruminant sectors.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Assistant will play a key role in the finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier payments and invoice reconciliations in line with VKB’s financial procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 / Matric
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Proficient in financial management systems (e.g., Navision, Business Central, Sage)
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
Key Responsibilities:
Manage reception: handle incoming calls, greet visitors, and manage courier collections/deliveries
Open purchase orders in NAV using authorized documents
Capture and process supplier invoices daily, ensuring all are compliant with tax and financial requirements
Match invoices with purchase orders and quotes
Liaise with suppliers to obtain missing invoices or statements and resolve outstanding queries
Process credit memos and maintain clear communication with suppliers
Maintain control of open purchase orders, prepayments, and goods received but not invoiced
Assist with general office admin and procurement of supplies
Support ad-hoc finance tasks and department needs
Skills & Competencies:
Professional appearance and demeanor
Strong organizational and time management skills
Financial and analytical acumen
Excellent written and verbal communication
Accuracy and attention to detail
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently under pressure
Values We Live By:
Humble – We acknowledge our blessings
Hungry – We aim for excellence
Bold – We do what is right, even when it’s hard
Smart – We think before we act
Team Players – We succeed together
Application Deadline: 29 May 2025
Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven team that’s shaping the future of South African agriculture.
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