Cashbook, Payments and Creditors Controller

Faircape Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Cape Town is seeking a Cashbook, Payments and Creditors Controller to maintain the cashbook and process supplier payments. The ideal candidate has proven experience in cashbooks and creditors, is detail-oriented, and can work independently in a high-pressure environment. A minimum NQF6 - National Diploma in Accounting is advantageous. This role offers a dynamic work environment with various perks.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Long service leave

Onsite Barista

Subsidised snacks

Discounts on ISP packages

Fixed flexi-time

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creditors and cashbooks.
• Solid knowledge of bank reconciliations and full payment functions.
• Strong spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall maintenance of the Cashbook.
• Processing of daily payments into system.
• Ensure correct allocation of payments to Supplier ledgers and GL accounts.
• Supplier reconciliation and matching invoices with supporting documents.
• Ensure all once-off payments are up to date.
• Investigate all invoices with variances to orders and supplier statements.

Skills

Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)

High volume and accurate invoice-capturing skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to reconcile complex accounts in detail

Excellent communication skills

Able to perform under high pressure environment with tight deadlines

Open and accepting to change

Deadline driven

Must be accurate

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum NQF6 - National Diploma in Accounting advantageous

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job title

Cashbook, Payments and Creditors Controller

Job Location

Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline

October 26, 2025

What We Offer

• Quarterly performance bonuses to reward your hard work.
• Long service leave for dedicated employees.
• Onsite Barista – enjoy free coffee! ☕
• Subsidised vending machine snacks for those quick energy boosts.
• Discounts on our internet (ISP) packages to keep you connected.
• Fixed flexi-time between 06 : 30 - 18 : 30, allowing work-life balance.
• Subsidised parking, making your commute easier.
• If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment then this will be the perfect opportunity for you.

Duties include but are not limited to the following

• Overall maintenance of the Cashbook
• Processing of daily payments into system
• Ensure correct allocation of payments to Supplier ledgers and GL accounts.
• Supplier reconciliation completed and signing off that all invoices are matched correctly with supporting documents.
• Ensure all once-off payments are up to date and cleared daily
• Updating the once off google sheet that payment has been processed and then again after payments have been authorized
• Ensure all payments have gone through the bank
• Capturing supplier's invoices and ensuring that no long outstanding invoices have not been paid
• Investigate all invoices where there are variances to orders, and supplier statements and bring this to the attention of the buyer and accountant
• Updating creditors and recurring schedule once payment has been completed on the Google tracking sheet
• Ensure supplier cashbook allocations are correct and that the supplier ledger is what is being paid
• Monthly supplier age notes to be supplied as per the deadline schedule
• Assist with audit queries where necessary
• Filing on Google Shared Drive is updated daily
• Perform ad hoc assignments as directed

Requirements : Qualifications

• Minimum NQF6 - National Diploma in Accounting advantageous

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience in creditors and cashbooks
• Experience in Xero would be an advantage
• Accounts payable and bank reconciliations
• Solid knowledge of the bank reconciliations and full payment function
• Sound accounting knowledge
• Strong spreadsheet skills

Skills and Attributes

• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• High volume and accurate invoice-capturing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts in detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to perform under high pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Open and accepting to change
• Deadline driven
• Must be accurate
• Attention to detail
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs