Creditors Clerk

Intellistaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Creditors Clerk in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage supplier invoices and financial records while ensuring timely payments. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience, knowledge in accounting principles, and proficiency in tools like Pastel or SAP. Join a dynamic team in a manufacturing environment that values attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and internal teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and reconcile supplier invoices.
• Maintain organized creditor accounts and prepare supplier reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Creditor processes

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Finance or bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Pastel

SAP

Job description

Location: Industria West Johannesburg

Role Overview

The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for managing the full creditors function within a busy industrial manufacturing environment. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely and correct payments to vendors. This position supports the finance team by upholding strong administrative controls and contributing to efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and reconcile all supplier invoices related to raw materials, packaging, and industrial services
• Capture supplier payments and allocate transactions accurately
• Maintain complete, up-to-date, and well-organized creditor accounts
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and investigate any variances or discrepancies
• Monitor payment deadlines and assist in preparing weekly and monthly payment schedules
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing and finance procedures
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, document control, and correspondence
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial reporting when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and company information

Requirements

• Minimum 23 years experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and creditors processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Pastel, SAP, or similar ERP software
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong numerical ability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Matric (Grade 12) essential; a finance or bookkeeping qualification is advantageous