Cape Town: Senior Property Creditors Clerk posted by Surge Staffing Solutions

About the Role

The Senior Creditors Clerk is a key role within our finance department, responsible for overseeing the creditors function and providing reporting and financial support to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Review expense capturing reports prepared by creditors clerks.
• Capture expenses when required.
• Review creditors reconciliations for accuracy.
• Review supplier age analysis reports.
• Review receipting schedules.
• Review bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accruals for management review.
• Review inter-company loan accounts.

• Prepare and reconcile utility bill schedules.
• Liaise with municipal authorities regarding council accounts and queries.

• Conduct expense versus recoveries analysis.
• Assist with financial reporting support to management.
• Assist with audit queries and provide supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update B-BBEE procurement schedules.

• Liaise with operations, procurement, and suppliers.
• Address supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial information.

• Support management with additional financial and administrative duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills for supplier and internal liaison.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking capability.
• High level of accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

Accounting Degree (required).

Experience

23 years experience in a similar creditors or finance role. Property industry experience advantageous. Experience working with MDA Property Manager system advantageous.

Knowledge Requirements

Accounts payable processes and procedures.

Reconciliation processes (creditors, bank, utilities).

Financial reporting and analysis.

Audit preparation requirements.

Understanding of procurement processes and B-BBEE reporting (advantageous).

Skills & Competencies

Strong Excel proficiency.

Analytical and numerical ability.

Strong organisational and planning skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Detail-oriented and methodical.

Deadline-driven and reliable.

Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

Professional and ethical conduct.

Collaborative team player.

Proactive in resolving discrepancies.

Maintains confidentiality of financial information.