Creditors Controller

Recruiter:

The-Recruiter

Job Ref:

CT002433/GJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Creditors Controller - BuildSmart Accounting

POSITION INFO:
General Description of Position
The Creditors Controller performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports, and accounts payable functions. The Creditors Controller is required to reconcile creditor statements with company records of monies payable and to ensure that payments are made within the terms and conditions. In addition, the Creditors Controller needs to have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within accounting/auditing and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and works under immediate supervision. The incumbent also forms part of the Social Economic Development B-BBEE team.

Education Requirements

Matriculation / Grade 12 Certificate
Certificate in the use of Pastel and/or QuickBooks
Certificate/Diploma in Accounts Payable Management
Certificate/Diploma/B Degree in finance or equivalent

Work Experience Requirements
At least 3 to 5 years of previous experience within an accounts payable environment with prior direct responsibility for the execution of payment processes, query resolution and account reconciliation.
In addition, it is expected that the incumbent will have:

Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication ability in both, English and Afrikaans
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
An unquestionable level of confidentiality and integrity
A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Email)
An established knowledge of accounts payable systems
The ability to work as part of a team
A bias towards accuracy and detail
A strong understanding of accounting principles and terms
Prior experience in working with BuildSmart Accounting Software

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