Creditors Clerk

Metrofile Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is looking for a skilled Accounts Payable professional to manage creditor invoices and supplier reconciliations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAGE X3. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant Accounts Payable experience required.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems is preferred.
• Good Excel, Word, and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile supplier accounts accurately and timely.
• Capture verified invoices in the accounting system.
• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations for payment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or other relevant qualification

Tools

SAGE X3

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Purpose of the Job Performs accurate and timeously updating and reconciling of supplier accounts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Process all valid and approved creditor invoices to the correct branch and department.

Accurate capturing of verified invoices in the accounting system in order to effect payment on time and accurately to creditors.

Perform 3-way match prior to processing and paying creditor invoices.

Preparation of monthly creditor reconciliations for payment.

Resolve supplier queries timeously and escalate when necessary.

Notify of price increases.

Notify of contract renewals.

Agree invoice to rates per signed contracts.

Maintenance of the supplier database.

Maintain daily accurate filing.

Completion of supplier application forms.

Ensures all processes are followed.

Assists creditors supervisor when and where necessary.

Various ad-hoc tasks from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Minimum 5 years relevant Accounts Payable experience.

Diploma or other relevant qualification.

Experience with working with multiple ERP systems.

SAGE X3 experience beneficial.

Good excel, word and written communication skills.

ATTRIBUTES : Attention to detail and ability to work accurately and deliver quality outputs.

Good problem-solving Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Has a continuous improvement mindset.

Must be willing to take on additional work and multi-task.