Credit Controller

Honey Recruitment Specialists; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Honey Recruitment Specialists in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is hiring a Creditors Controller / Bookkeeper for an on-site role. You will own the accounts payable function across multiple entities, ensuring invoices, PO matching, and reconciliations are accurate and timely.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in creditors or bookkeeping, an accounting qualification, strong Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and project teams to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in creditors, accounts payable or bookkeeping.
• Accounting-related qualification.
• Strong Excel and accounting principle knowledge.
• Experience with supplier invoices and payments.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the creditors and accounts payable function across multiple entities.
• Review and process supplier invoices, allocating to the correct entity/project/cost centre.
• Match invoices to approved purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Process non-PO invoices after checks and approvals.
• Load supplier payments for approval and processing.
• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations.
• Resolve reconciling items proactively and within deadlines.
• Track and reconcile prepayments across projects.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded in the accounting system.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve account queries.
• Collaborate with project managers for approvals.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier records.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

Accounting-related qualification

Tools

Excel

BuildSmart

Job description

Creditors Controller / Bookkeeper

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg
Salary: R18,000 – R25,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications
Employment Type: On-site

About the Company

A growing property development and construction group is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Creditors Controller / Bookkeeper to join its finance team. The organisation operates across multiple entities and projects and is committed to accuracy, accountability, and professional service delivery.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring that supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, and related transactions are processed accurately and efficiently across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who is highly organised, confident working with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the creditors and accounts payable function.

• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate allocation to the correct entity, project, cost centre, and account.

• Match invoices to approved purchase orders and investigate any discrepancies.

• Process non-purchase-order invoices after completing the necessary checks and obtaining the required approvals.

• Load supplier payments on the banking platform for approval and processing.

• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items proactively and within agreed deadlines.

• Track, monitor, and reconcile prepayments.

• Ensure prepayments are correctly allocated and applied to supplier invoices.

• Ensure all transactions are accurately and timeously recorded in the accounting system.

• Liaise with suppliers to resolve account queries and outstanding balances.

• Work closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to obtain approvals and resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records.

• Assist with month-end processes and reporting as required.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a creditors, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or similar finance role.

• Accounting-related qualification.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Good working knowledge of accounting principles and creditor reconciliations.

• Experience processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in the property development, construction, engineering, or related industries.

• Experience working across multiple companies or projects.

• Previous experience using BuildSmart accounting software.

• Experience with purchase order matching, prepayments, and project cost allocations.

Company Culture

The company offers a professional, collaborative, and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to continuous improvement. Integrity, accountability, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued.

Salary: R18,000 – R25,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg
Work Arrangement: On-site