Creditors Clerk

To ensure the accurate processing of high-volume creditor transactions through reconciliation, whilst ensuring timeous payment.

Position Description

Accounts payable management and general Administration

• Submits requests for Supplier statements and monthly Supplier invoices.
• Accurately prepare reconciliations between creditors' account statements and the SAGE age analysis.
• Actively follow up to resolve and minimise item reconciliation.
• Arrange full payment as per the reconciled Supplier statement, on or before the date that creditor terms stipulate and taking full advantage of any early payment or settlement discounts.
• Generate EFTs, submitting these for review together with reconciliations and ensure that payments are authorised.
• Communicate remittance advice to Suppliers and request for proof of payment from the bank.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain appropriate filing records, processes and general administration.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as and when required by the manager.

Contractor and supplier management

• Liaise regularly with Suppliers to request supplier statements and other necessary documentation.
• Attend to Supplier queries and take remedial action, following up as appropriate.
• Escalate any queries or issues to the manager as and when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (with mathematics) or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
• 2-3 years’ experience in creditors or similar accounting/ financial position.

Advantageous

• Diploma or equivalent NQF level 5 qualification in accounting, bookkeeping or a relevant financial field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in creditors or similar accounting/ financial.

Legal Requirements

• Clean Credit Record.

Detailed Knowledge

Advanced

• Knowledge of creditors processes and practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of age analysis of accounts.
• Reconciliation skills.

Intermediate

• Knowledge of accounting and understanding of general ledger accounts.
• Knowledge of accounting package - not specified.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Collaboration skills.

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