Creditors Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a Creditors Clerk to manage accounts payable functions, ensure timely processing and maintain strong supplier relations.

You will prepare reconciliations, review invoices and PO approvals, and support month-end closures while ensuring VAT compliance and accurate vendor data.

Competenze

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• SAP accounting system knowledge and experience.
• Code 8 driving licence.
• Team player with proactive approach.

Mansioni

• Prepare Creditors/ Accounts payable reconciliations.
• Resolve AP queries promptly; engage with suppliers as needed.
• Authorize invoices/POs per policies before payment packs.
• Process AP transactions to correct GL accounts.
• Complete payment packs with POs, GRNs, invoices, statements.
• Prioritise payment packs by COD/30 days terms.
• Daily/monthly reconciliations of supplier statements to AP TB.
• Audit payments and distribute proofs/remittances.
• Contribute to cash flow inputs as required.
• Meet month-end/year-end AP deadlines.
• Review and verify new supplier details.
• Ensure vendor master data accuracy.
• Ensure VAT Act compliance and governance adherence.
• Implement and monitor AP policies and procedures.
• Identify internal control weaknesses and suggest improvements.
• Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Conoscenze

Team player

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Formazione

Diploma or certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Strumenti

SAP Accounting system

Descrizione del lavoro

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 28/10/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Creditors Clerk for their client in Johannesburg

Prepare Creditors/ Accounts payable Reconciliations.

Ensure that accounts payable team resolves all queries in a timely manner, accurately and efficiently, engage with suppliers to resolve queries where required.

Ensure that invoices and purchase orders are properly authorized in accordance with company policies before submitting payment packs for review and approval.

Accurate processing of all accounts payable/supplier transactions to the correct supplier and General ledger account.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of payment packs which include Purchase orders, goods received notes, delivery notes, tax invoices and supplier statements.

Prioritize the submission of payment packs based on the nature of the account (COD, 30 days etc...

Daily and monthly reconciliations of supplier statements against the AP Trial Balance.

Audit payment run and manage the distribution of proof of payments and remittances to the relevant internal and external user.

Provide inputs for cash flow management purpose where required.

Ensure that month end and year-end financial deadlines for accounts payables are adhered to.

Review and verify new supplier account details.

Ensure the accuracy of new vendor master data.

Ensure the compliance with the relevant sections in the VAT Act.

Comply with Governance and compliance policies.

Implement and monitor compliance to accounts payable policies and procedures.

Identification of internal control weaknesses and suggest/ implement improvements related to the accounts payable process,

Maintain Excellent working relationship with suppliers and internal departments.

Other Required Skills:

• Support your manager in a constructive manner, ensuring that the internal department relationships are properly maintained.
• Personally manage work efficiently.
• High quality work ethic and work accuracy always.
• Effective internal and external relationship building via good communication.
• Participate in all relevant training programs.
• Improving and developing the knowledge & skills of others.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety rules are always adhered to.
• Proper adherence to company policies, procedures, and company assets.
• Good housekeeping and filing.

Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• SAP Accounting system, knowledge and experience.
• Code 8 licence
• Team Player
• Confident and proactive approach- anticipates issues and requirements