South Africa: Creditors Clerk posted by Greys Recruitment

About the Role

The Creditors Clerk role at Greys Recruitment is a key position that requires strong administrative and financial skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing and processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate credit records. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and utilize your skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Prepare and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of credit cards and fuel/fleet cards.
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare payment schedules in accordance with payment terms.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is complete and authorized.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date credit records.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Manage supplier billing errors while creating future process to prevent these challenges in the future.
• Ensure payments are made within SLA / contract time frames ensuring against penalties.
• Keep an accurate record of client/vendor accounts and outstanding balances.
• Receive, sort, and track incoming and outgoing payments.
• Securely handle client data and payment information.
• Provide regular, accurate reports of creditor payments.
• Ensure that all invoices and supporting documentation are complete and approved.
• Ensuring that all payments that are paid comply with the set standards and contain all the necessary required information.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 is mandatory. A post-matric qualification (Certificate or Diploma in Accounting/Finance) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a creditors or accounting environment.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communications skills.
• Time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced or intermediate Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as ZOHO.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications mentioned in original job description: None

Salary & Benefits

• Salary information not explicitly stated in original job description.