Creditors and Debtors Clerk (Boksburg)

Headhunters; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Creditors and Debtors Clerk to join their dynamic team in Boksburg. The ideal candidate will manage accounts receivable and payable, process transactions, and ensure financial accuracy. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective financial operations within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role (Debtors and Creditors), preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable and incoming payments according to financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare and issue bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Perform creditor reconciliations and prepare payment batches for month-end.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Financial-related qualification

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Our Client, in the Manufacturing and Wholesale Industry; is seeking to employ an experienced Creditors and Debtors Clerk to their dynamic team based in Boksburg, Kempton Park.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Financial-related qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role (Debtors and Creditors), preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Excel and Office 365.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to plan workload effectively.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.
• Positive attitude, high energy, and strong personality capable of engaging at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable Duties:

• Process accounts receivable and incoming payments according to financial policies and procedures.
• Perform daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording receivable data.
• Prepare and issue bills, invoices, and bank deposits.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of receivables and revenue operations.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to confirm all payments are captured and posted correctly.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or billing issues with clients.
• Send payment reminders and follow up with clients for outstanding invoices.
• Generate financial statements and reports on accounts receivable status.
• Maintain accurate records through effective data entry and record-keeping.

Supplier and Accounts Payable Duties:

• Request and follow up on outstanding month-end statements from suppliers.
• Identify and request missing invoices from supplier statements, ensuring all invoice information is accurate.
• Address and resolve supplier queries and discrepancies in statements or invoices.
• Liaise with the Strategic Buyer to obtain purchase orders for invoices missing POs.
• Capture supplier invoices and verify them against goods received notes.
• Review and ensure approval of price variances by the Strategic Buyer.
• Perform creditor reconciliations and prepare payment batches for month-end.
• Issue remittance advices to suppliers after payment.
• Process all supplier invoices daily (both stock and non-stock).
• Resolve invoice queries related to shortages or pricing variances.
• Maintain accurate supplier statement reconciliations aligned with month-end reports.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.