Senior Creditors Clerk

To ensure creditor records are complete and accurate and expenses reflect in the correct period. 

 

Assist with the below financial activities 

 Capturing of supplier invoices. 

 Reconciling creditor accounts with supplier statements on a monthly basis. 

 Reporting to the financial manager regarding progress of creditor month end process. 

 Meeting month end deadlines. 

 Liaising with data and operations departments to sort out discrepancies on creditor related 

documents. 

 Ensuring that the purchase order number/manifest number appears on supplier invoices. 

 Creation of purchase orders. 

 Managing open purchase orders on the system. 

 Linking and matching of manifest documents and purchase order to invoices. 

 Completion of credit applications. 

 Communicating directly with suppliers as needed. 

 Storing supplier documents and managing electronic supplier filing system 

 Attend to yearly audit queries related to creditors. 

COMPETENCIES 

 Practical experience and knowledge of accounting systems and functions, including creditors 

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

 Excellent time management and organizational skills 

 Ability to work under pressure, multitask and effectively set priorities 

 Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy 

 Maintain a high level of confidentiality 

 Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and situations 

 Problem solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for process, system and work 

area improvement 

 Performance orientated: possess initiative, enthusiasm and self-motivation to make things 

happen and gets things done 

 Self-starter who works well with limited supervision 

 Excellent work ethic 

 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office 

 Excellent account reconciliation skills 

 Matric / grade 12 

 A relevant diploma or degree in Finance or Accounting will be beneficial 

 Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a similar role 

 Relevant qualifications and experience, knowledge and skills 

 High proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential 

 Intermediate level of Excel required 

 Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport preferable 

 Must be well presented, professional and have excellent communications skill