Location: Cape Town
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Kazang
Business Unit: Finance
Experience Level: Associate (3+ Years)
Industry: Information Technology & Financial Services
Employer: Lesaka Technologies
About Lesaka Technologies & Kazang
Lesaka Technologies is a leading fintech group focused on driving financial inclusion across Southern Africa. Listed on the JSE and NASDAQ, the group delivers innovative digital financial solutions to consumers and merchants.
Kazang Connect, a key division within the group, provides payment solutions, agent networks, and transactional services that support merchants and agents nationwide. The finance team plays a vital role in ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and operational efficiency.
Position Overview
The Creditors Clerk position is a permanent role within the Kazang Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of supplier invoices, creditor reconciliations, payments, and agent commissions, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and finance policies.
This role reports directly to the Senior Financial Accountant and is ideal for an experienced creditors professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice & Payment Processing
- Capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously on the accounting system
- Verify invoices against purchase orders and approval authority levels
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly creditor payments
- Load daily payments onto the banking system and ensure correct beneficiary details
- Prepare and distribute remittance advice and proof of payments
Reconciliations & Reporting
- Perform monthly creditors reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare month-end creditors reconciliations for review and sign-off
- Review and maintain the creditors age analysis on a monthly basis
- Prepare month-end reports for the Assistant Accountant
Supplier & Agent Management
- Address and resolve supplier queries efficiently
- Request missing invoices and supplier statements when required
- Onboard and vet new suppliers and agents
- Prepare and verify supporting documentation for supplier onboarding
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure invoices are authorised according to company approval matrix
- Process credit notes and refunds accurately
- Maintain audit-ready records and supporting documentation
- Handle intercompany invoicing and reconciliations
Additional Duties
- Prepare invoices for monthly agent commission
- Process monthly agent commission payments
- Add new beneficiaries securely to the banking system
- Process pro-forma invoices for vendors
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric) – essential
- Finance-related qualification – advantageous
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role
- Proficiency in Sage Evolution or similar accounting software
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Behavioural Competencies
- Highly organised and deadline-driven
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Why Join Lesaka Technologies?
- Permanent finance role in a leading fintech organisation
- Exposure to high-volume creditors and agent networks
- Strong focus on financial controls and compliance
- Opportunity to grow within a listed corporate group
- Professional and collaborative finance team environment
POPIA Compliance
By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All information will be used strictly for recruitment and selection purposes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through Lesaka Technologies’ official careers platform.
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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