Durban: Creditors Assistant (3 Month FTC) posted by Talent Fox SA

Our client, a well established rigging company in Pinetown, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Creditors Assistant to join the Finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate capturing, reconciliation, and timely payment of all creditor-related transactions while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Creditors Management – Accurately capture, allocate, and process all invoices to ensure timeous payments. – Reconcile all creditor accounts and prepare payment registers for review by the Admin Manager and authorization by the CFO. – Reconcile all payments made to creditors and maintain accurate supporting documentation. – Liaise with internal departments on creditors placed on hold, outstanding queries, and invoice compliance. – Follow up with suppliers for outstanding statements and respond to supplier payment queries. – Ensure all creditor invoices are correctly filed within the appropriate month. – Enforce compliance with the company’s creditors procedures (including CODs – LBT). Cash on Delivery (COD) – Record and process daily payment requests from departments for COD payments. – Ensure all invoices for CODs are compliant and filed correctly. – Send proof of payments (POPs) and follow up on tax invoices for pro-forma invoices or quotes where payment was made. Additional Finance Functions – Fines: Allocate and capture fines to the relevant departments and ensure timeous payment once approved. – Municipality Bills – Escorts: Process and pay approved municipal/escort bills. – Rentals: Collate, reconcile, and process rental payments on a monthly basis. – Credit Applications: Ensure departmental Administrators complete accurate credit applications before submitting to the CFO for approval. – B-BBEE Audits: Provide monthly reports and expenditure breakdowns to auditors. Requirements – 2–4 years experience in a creditors/accounts payable role. – Matric essential; a tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting is beneficial. – Strong reconciliation skills and meticulous attention to detail. – Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. – Excellent communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal departments. – Strong organizational and filing skills. – Available immediately for a 3-month contract. Salary: R13 000 basic Medical Aid Death and Disability Cover.