Creditors Clerk

SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for the full creditors function, including invoice capturing, reconciliations, supplier payments, accruals, and managing queries across multiple entities.

POSITION INFO:

Creditors Clerk
Take ownership of the full creditors function across multiple entities
Johannesburg | R15 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client operates in the investment and business services space, with a strong focus on financial operations and accuracy. Their finance team is structured, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven, offering a robust environment for a process-focused Creditors Clerk to thrive.

The Role: Creditors Clerk
This role is responsible for the full creditors function, including invoice capturing, reconciliations, supplier payments, accruals, and managing queries across multiple entities. Reporting to the Financial Manager or CFO, the role plays a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring supplier relationships are managed professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• 3–5 years experience in a creditors/accounts payable role

• Capture supplier invoices accurately to correct GL accounts

• Reconcile supplier statements to general ledger balances

• Prepare supplier, customer, and payment reconciliations

• Load local and foreign supplier payments

• Prepare and monitor sundry accrual journals and track balances

• Raise journals related to accounts payable

• Maintain accurate financial and admin filing systems

• Allocate cashbook AP payments and perform capturing when required

• Monitor daily cash flow and update reports for FM/CFO

• Resolve supplier queries and maintain strong vendor relations

• Ensure correct charges per lease agreements and contracts

• Comply with internal policies and legal requirements

• Perform ad hoc duties as required by FM or CFO

About You

• 3–5 years of experience in creditors/accounts payable

• Pastel/Sage200 experience (non-negotiable)

• Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Grade 12 essential; tertiary finance qualification advantageous

• High accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills

• Analytical and proactive problem solver

• Professional communicator with a strong team ethic

• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines