Creditors Clerk

Eskort; Irene; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the meat industry is seeking an organized and proactive Bookkeeper to manage vendor accounts and invoice processing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or bookkeeping and experience with accounting systems such as Sage 200 Evolution. Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, fixed expense management, and compliance with tax regulations, all within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary qualification or currently studying towards a Bookkeeping Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and weekly reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Handling and capturing invoices according to regulations.
• Maintaining timely communication and correspondence with vendors.

Skills

Computerized accounting

MS Office

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Basic bookkeeping principles

Education

Bookkeeping / Finance Degree

Tools

Sage 200 Evolution

Meat Matrix

Job description

• Tertiary Qualification (desirable) or studying towards a Bookkeeping / Finance Degree would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of 2 3 years work experience in a similar role.
• Accounting System experience would be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

• Sage 200 Evolution.
• Working knowledge of MS Office with a thorough understanding of MS. Excel at a Basic / Intermediate Level.
• Meat Matrix experience would be an advantage.

SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheets, and word-processing programs at a proficient level.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and account payable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Monthly / Weekly Reconciliation

• Ensuring Vendor accounts are paid up to date.
• Follow up on reconciling items.
• Ensuring all Vendor Account Statements are received.
• Preparation and allocating of payments.
• Updating accrual report.
• Sending out all remittances.

Fixed monthly recording

• Ensuring all fixed monthly tax invoices are received and captured within the deadline.
• Calculate accruals and update report for all fixed monthly expenses.
• Ensuring payments for all fixed monthly invoices are made by the due date.

Invoice Handling

• Ensuring all Tax Invoices are valid as per SARS Regulations (5 Point Check).
• Capturing of Invoices through Meat Matrix and Sage 200 Evolution.
• Electronic filing of all documentation.
• Loading of new / existing beneficiaries.

Other

• Taking phone calls and answering billing questions
• Answering email correspondence in a timeous manner