Creditors Clerk

PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a Creditors Clerk to manage accounts payable processes for our client. You will ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, PO approvals, and timely payment packs in line with company policy.

You will reconcile supplier statements, maintain vendor master data, and assist with month-end deadlines, VAT compliance, and cash flow inputs. A Diploma in Accounting, 5 years' experience and SAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Creditors/ Accounts payable Reconciliations.
• Ensure accounts payable team resolves queries timely and engages with suppliers.
• Authorize invoices and purchase orders per policy before payment packs review.
• Process supplier transactions accurately to correct GL accounts.
• Complete payment packs with PO/GRN/Tax invoices and statements.
• Prioritize payment packs based on account type (COD, 30 days).
• Daily/monthly reconciliations of supplier statements vs AP TB.
• Audit payment run and distribute remittances to stakeholders.
• Provide inputs for cash flow management as required.
• Meet month-end and year-end AP deadlines.
• Verify new supplier details and vendor master data.
• Ensure VAT Act compliance and governance adherence.
• Implement AP policy/process improvements.
• Maintain good supplier and internal department relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 09/09/2026

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