Creditors Clerk

Ad Talent Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A sports industry company in Cape Town is seeking a Creditors Controller to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will ensure timely capturing of invoices on the GP accounting system and manage the reconciliation of supplier accounts. You should have a finance-related diploma and at least 3 years of creditors experience. Proficiency in MS Office Excel is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ creditors experience with complex and big accounts.
• Working with MS Office Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all invoices are captured timeously on the GP accounting system.
• Authenticate invoices received from suppliers and ensure accuracy.
• Timeous resolution and follow-up on all AP queries.
• Accurate reconciliation of all suppliers and resolution of outstanding transactions.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Computer literacy (Intermediate Excel and Accounting Packages)

Accuracy and attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Finance, Accounting, or bookkeeping diploma

Tools

MS Office Excel

Job description

Work in the sports industry as a Creditors Controller and be part of their finance team.

Purpose of Job

To ensure that all invoices incurred are captured timeously on the GP accounting system and that monthly reconciliation of suppliers accounts are processed.

Key Results / Accountabilities expected from job

• Ensure that all tax invoices contain all the necessary information to comply with the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act
• Authenticate the invoices received from suppliers and ensure all information is accurate
• Ensure that all cash transactions have been authorised
• Timeous resolution and follow-up on all AP queries
• Accurate loading of banking details on their bank account
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Accurate reconciliation of all suppliers and resolution of outstanding transactions
• Forward remittance advices to suppliers after completion of payments
• Filing of all AP Documents after payments according to the agreed filing

Experience and Expertise

Educational background

• Finance, Accountin, or bookkeeping diploma or qualification – Essential.

Experience (years and nature)

• Minimum of 3 years’ creditors experience with complex and big accounts is essential
• Working with MS Office Excel is essential

Competencies

• Customer service orientation
• Computer literacy (Intermediate Excel and Accounting Packages)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Time management
• Organisational skills
• Problem-solving SkillsAccounts payable process