Creditors Clerk

Cape Herb And Spice; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG concern in Cape Town is seeking a Creditors Clerk for a 5-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role involves processing accounting transactions related to creditors, ensuring accurate invoice handling, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers. Candidates should possess a matric qualification with Pure Maths and Accounting, along with a financial diploma and at least 5 years of experience. Experience with Syspro is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a related field.
• Experience in processing accounting transactions.
• Strong understanding of creditor management.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting transactions relating to creditors.
• Ensure correct approvals and ledger coding.
• Match invoices to Proof of Delivery and Goods Received Notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving ability

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric with Pure Maths + Accounting

1 year financial diploma or similar

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Overview

Reporting: Creditors Manager. Location: Westlake. Please note that this is a 5-month fixed-term contract for a maternity cover. A leading FMCG concern is looking for a Creditors Clerk to join their Finance Team.

Key Functional Duties

Processing of Accounting transactions relating primarily to Creditors including: ensuring correct approval, general ledger coding; matching invoices to POD and GRN's; ascertaining and resolving discrepancies; processing supplier invoices and credit notes to accurately reflect in accounting records; promptly investigating queries both internally and externally by liaising with suppliers; monthly reconciliations per supplier; processing of payments; communication of queries and matters which need to be escalated; capture of Creditors master data; external/internal communication while maintaining good relationships; performing ad-hoc tasks as required and requested; assisting with audit processes (internal, interim and final); assisting with integrating suppliers accounts into one.

Required Prior Learning / Experience

Matric (with Pure Maths + Accounting as a subject); 1 year financial diploma or similar; 5 years' experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Syspro experience advantageous. Please note we have a financial year end of 31 December.

Personal Attributes

Attention to detail; high level of accuracy and timeous communication; good communicator and work ethic; problem solving ability; ability to work in a highly pressurized environment; deadline driven especially with weekly/monthly/quarterly/year end deadlines; exceptional interpersonal skills.

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