Creditors Accountant

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking a Creditors Accountant in Cape Town to own and manage a hands-on accounts payable function for overseas entities. You will process invoices, perform reconciliations and prepare payments, working closely with suppliers to resolve outstanding items.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role involves end-to-end AP duties, supplier communications, and maintaining records while supporting broader GL reconciliations as the function grows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on creditors or accounts payable experience with supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and accounting software.
• Comfortable using digital tools to work with foreign-language invoices and international supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end creditors process from invoice receipt to payment preparation and approval.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and investigate historical balances/invoices.
• Handle accounts payable inbox and ensure invoices and documents are captured and processed accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain missing invoices/statements and resolve queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records across international entities.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Supplier reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BCom / National Diploma / ICB or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

Own creditors for an international logistics business

Role Overview

A South African-domiciled logistics business with European operations is seeking a Creditors Accountant to take ownership of a hands-on accounts payable function supporting its overseas entities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage the creditors cycle from invoice receipt and processing through reconciliations and payment preparation, while working directly with suppliers to resolve outstanding items.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end creditors process, from invoice receipt and capture through to payment preparation and submission for approval.
• Perform supplier reconciliations, including investigating historical balances, missing invoices and reconciling differences.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and ensure supplier invoices and supporting documents are captured and processed accurately.
• Liaise directly with suppliers to obtain missing invoices, statements or open-item records and resolve outstanding queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation across the relevant international entities.
• Support bank, general ledger and trial balance reconciliations as the accounting function develops.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant accounting qualification such as BCom, National Diploma, ICB or similar.
• Hands-on creditors or accounts payable experience, including supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and accounting software.
• Comfortable using digital tools to work with foreign-language invoices and international supplier documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.