Creditors Clerk

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 183,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable client in Germiston seeks a Creditors Clerk to manage the full creditors/accounts payable function in a manufacturing environment. You will capture invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and ensure accurate postings to the General Ledger.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience, grade 12, and proficiency with Pastel/Syspro/Sage/SAP. Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Relevant Finance, Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous.
• 3-5 years' experience in a full-function Creditors Clerk role.
• Experience in manufacturing/steel environment is advantageous.
• Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Proven experience reconciling supplier accounts and creditors control accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full creditors/accounts payable function.
• Capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries and discrepancies.
• Prepare payment reconciliations and payment batches.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed within agreed payment terms.
• Allocate payments correctly against supplier accounts.
• Process credit notes and journal entries where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and filing systems.
• Reconcile creditors control accounts to the General Ledger.
• Identify and investigate General Ledger discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare reports for management as required.
• Liaise with internal departments regarding purchasing and invoice queries.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Strong numerical ability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Finance/Accounting qualification advantageous

Tools

Pastel

Syspro

Sage

SAP

Job description

Job SpecificationCreditors Clerk

Location: Germiston, Gauteng

Industry: Steel Pole Manufacturing

Salary: Up to R18 000 CTC per month

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established company in the steel pole manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Creditors Clerk to join their finance team.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the creditors function from start to finish, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining the integrity of the accounts payable process. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, be able to reconcile complex supplier accounts, and possess a sound understanding of the General Ledger.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full creditors/accounts payable function.
• Capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries and account discrepancies.
• Prepare payment reconciliations and payment batches.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed within agreed payment terms.
• Allocate payments correctly against supplier accounts.
• Process credit notes and journal entries where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and filing systems.
• Reconcile creditors control accounts to the General Ledger.
• Identify and investigate General Ledger discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare reports for management as required.
• Liaise with internal departments regarding purchasing and invoice queries.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant Finance, Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a full-function Creditors Clerk role.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, steel, industrial or production environment would be advantageous.
• Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Proven experience reconciling supplier accounts and creditors control accounts.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of the full creditors/accounts payable cycle.
• Ability to read, understand and reconcile the General Ledger.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working on ERP or accounting systems (Pastel, Syspro, Sage, SAP or similar).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and confidential in handling financial information.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Deadline-driven.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• High level of integrity and accountability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accurate processing of supplier invoices.
• Timely supplier payments.
• Accurate supplier reconciliations.
• Clean creditors ledger with minimal unreconciled items.
• Month-end deadlines achieved.
• Minimal payment errors and supplier disputes.
• Accurate General Ledger reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of the full creditors function within a stable manufacturing environment. Candidates with strong reconciliation skills and the ability to interpret the General Ledger will be given preference.