Accounts Payable / Creditors Clerk

University of Fort Hare; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 220 000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a competent Accounts Payable / Creditors Clerk to join their corporate Head Office. The role requires a Finance Degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a Retail or FMCG environment. Primary responsibilities include daily capturing of invoices on Sage 300, reconciling General Ledger creditors accounts, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and be willing to work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years relevant experience within a Retail / FMCG environment.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Daily capturing of invoices on Sage 300.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Preparing month-end creditor reconciliation files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Degree in Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Umhlanga. An exciting opportunity exists for a competent Accounts Payable / Creditors Clerk with a Finance Degree and at least 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a Retail / FMCG environment, to join a corporate Head Office within the Retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Daily capturing of invoices on Sage 300
• Accurately matching goods received notes to supplier invoices
• Capturing payments for each supplier
• Capturing journal entries in Sage 300
• Liaising with suppliers - requesting invoices, statements, and resolving queries
• Following up on suppliers’ early settlement discounts
• Reconciling General Ledger creditors clearing accounts
• Preparing weekly reconciliation of the goods received note report (RMS vs Sage 300 ledger)
• Preparing a month‑end creditor reconciliation file

Requirements

• 1–2 years relevant experience within a Retail / FMCG environment
• Degree in Finance
• Experience working with multiple currencies
• Previous Sage 300 experience advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Must be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Team player with a willingness to assist and support colleagues