Creditors Clerk

Weskus Personeel; Malmesbury; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance staffing agency is seeking a Creditors Clerk in Malmesbury, South Africa. This full-time role focuses on accounts payable processing and supplier reconciliations, ensuring timely payments. Ideal candidates should be proficient in VAT compliance, possess strong organisational skills, and be bilingual in Afrikaans and English. A competitive salary is offered with an immediate start available, in a fast-paced finance environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Ensure compliance with VAT legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Time management

Effective communication

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-driven Creditors Clerk to join its growing Finance team. This role focuses on accurate accounts payable processing supplier reconciliations and ensuring creditors are paid on time in line with company policies and VAT regulations. Ideal for a proactive finance professional with strong organisational skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary offered with immediate or near-immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing

• Capture and process supplier invoices credit notes and statements accurately and timeously
• Perform three-way matching (invoice purchase order delivery note)
• Verify invoice accuracy including VAT compliance and supplier details
• Allocate expenses to correct general ledger accounts and cost centres

Supplier Management

• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve discrepancies
• Liaise with suppliers regarding queries missing documentation or payment issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master records
• Vet and load new suppliers on the accounting system

Payments & Controls

• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
• Ensure payments are authorised in line with company approval procedures
• Monitor payment terms and ensure suppliers are paid within agreed timeframes

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with VAT legislation and internal financial controls
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit and statutory purposes
• Assist during internal and external audits
• Prepare creditors ageing reports and reconciliations as required

General Finance Support

• Assist with month‑end closing procedures
• Support the Finance team with ad‑hoc administrative and accounting tasks
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and supplier information

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills
• Strong time management and deadline-driven
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1