Accounts Clerk: Payables Featured

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) was established by the Act of Parliament, Act 21 of 2000. Its main objectives are to market Namibia as a preferred destination and to regulate the tourism industry. 

NTB is an equal opportunity employer and invites competent and suitable qualified candidates to apply for the position of Accounts Clerk: Payables.

Accounts Clerk: Payables

(Windhoek/Head Office)

Paterson Job Grade B Band

JOB SCOPE 

Accounts clerk: Payable is central to procure‑to‑pay process, responsible for ensuring that all vendor obligations are processed accurately and paid on schedule while safeguarding cash flow, avoiding fraud, minimizing costs, and keeping vendor relationships strong. To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all accounts payable accounts payable transactions. This role includes supervising junior finance staff, verifying payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring adherence to procurement and financial policies. To ensure the accurate and timely payment of creditors, check reconciliations and handle all payments timeously for goods and services rendered; provide administrative assistance in activities related to movable assets, including asset verifications, record keeping, data capturing.

Main responsibilities & performance areas

Accounts Payable Management: Invoice verification & processing: Receive and review vendor invoices (physical, email, or e‑invoiced), perform two- or three-way matching (invoice vs PO vs goods receipt), validate costs, and record them in the ledger.

Oversee supplier invoice processing and payment scheduling.

Payment execution: Run payment cycles (check, EFT, wire), schedule early payments for discounts, and ensure adherence to vendor terms                   

Vendor Reconciliation: Vendor reconciliation & dispute resolution: Reconcile AP ledger with supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and respond to vendor inquiries.

Perform and review monthly supplier account reconciliations 

Expense report oversight: Review staff reimbursements and travel costs for policy compliance and proper documentation.

Compliance and Control: Enforce segregation of duties, build vendor master integrity, prevent duplicate payments, and support audits. Maintain compliance with VAT, Income Tax, and internal financial controls.

Supervision: Mentor and guide junior finance staff on payable processes.

Reporting: Prepare accounts payable aging reports and assist in month-end close.

Produce aging schedules, accrual posting, DPO and AP turnover reports, and assist in board/finance reporting.

Audit Support: Identify and implement efficiency improvements automation for invoice capture, intelligent matching, approval workflows, and cost savings.

Provide supporting documents and address auditor queries.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Key Experience:

2 years’ experience in a junior accounting or receivables support role preferred.

Fresh graduates with strong academic accounting background may be considered.

Special Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables).
• Experience with Accounting Systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Sage) is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, punctual, and able to work under supervision.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a team environment

Application procedure:

Electronic applications accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), together with certified copies of identity documents and qualifications, must be submitted via the MCI direct platform.

https://jobs.mcidirecthire.com/AvailableVacancies?Text=namibia+tourism+board&Location=

No email applications will be accepted

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within three (3) weeks of the closing date, applicants should consider their application as unsuccessful. 

Enquiries:

Human Resources Department

Work: +264612906010

Email: hr@namibiatourism.com.na

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and no documents will be returned.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 4^th February 2026