Creditors Clerk

Findojobs South Africa; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African company seeks a candidate for a role focused on processing and reconciling creditors’ transactions efficiently and accurately. Key responsibilities include managing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of the FMCG sector, with effective communication and organizational abilities. Attention to detail and innovative thinking are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in the correct financial period and allocate to GL Accounts.
• Reconcile accounts with supplier statements and ensure payments are made according to agreed terms.
• Handle monthly accruals accurately.
• Maintain and update accounts payable reports.
• Ensure adherence to applicable financial controls and policies.
• Review and validate costs for accuracy.
• Safeguard all company financial documentation securely.
• Reconcile intercompany purchases regularly.

Skills

Understanding of FMCG sector and customer dynamics

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Effective communication abilities

Excellent planning and organizational skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Conflict resolution skills

Problem-solving capability

Innovative thinking

Ability to work well in a team

Accountability and responsibility

Sense of urgency and proactive approach

Job description

Purpose of the Job :

Processing and reconciling creditors’ transactions efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities :

1. Process invoices in the correct financial period and allocate to GL Accounts.
2. Reconcile accounts with supplier statements and ensure payments are made according to agreed terms.
3. Handle monthly accruals accurately.
4. Maintain and update accounts payable reports.
5. Ensure adherence to applicable financial controls and policies.
6. Review and validate costs for accuracy.
7. Safeguard all company financial documentation securely.
8. Reconcile intercompany purchases regularly.

Job Related Competencies (knowledge, skills, attributes) :

• Understanding of FMCG sector and customer dynamics.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Problem-solving capability.
• Innovative thinking.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Sense of urgency and proactive approach.