Creditors Clerk

SUMMARY:
Join a fast-paced, industry-leading organization where your creditors’ expertise, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities will help keep operations running seamlessly.

POSITION INFO:
An established leader in the industrial supplies and distribution industry is seeking a meticulous and motivated Creditors Clerk to join their high-performing finance team based in Johannesburg North. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial operations.

About the Role
As the Creditors Clerk, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end creditors function, ensuring all supplier payments are processed accurately, on time, and in line with internal controls and SOPs. This position requires a hands-on approach, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Processing & Administration: Manage the creditors inbox and mail tray to ensure accurate and timely processing of documents in Syspro
• Supplier & Employee Onboarding: Set up new supplier and employee accounts in Syspro and on banking platforms, ensuring full compliance with procedures
• Invoice & Payment Management: Obtain correct authorizations, prepare payment runs, post payments in Syspro, and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Reconciliations & Discrepancy Resolution: Prepare monthly reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and reconcile vendor accounts and statements promptly
• Query & Record Management: Respond to supplier and internal queries professionally, while maintaining organized accounts payable records
• Communication & Process Improvement: Ensure strong stakeholder communication and identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements

• Matric
• At least 3 years’ experience in a full creditors function
• Syspro experience is essential
• Strong adherence to controls, policies, and SOPs

• Driven, motivated, and hands-on
• Diligent, efficient, and highly accountable
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to perform well under pressure

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