Creditors Clerk

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes and reconciliations within the Shared Services Centre.

You will report to the Creditors Supervisor, prepare reconciliations for review, provide data for cash flow forecasting and ensure compliance with AP controls and procedures. FMCG experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in accounts payable or creditors processing, FMCG preferred.
• Invoice processing, vendor reconciliations and ERP systems (Oracle).
• Grade 12 with bookkeeping or accounting qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process creditor invoices and credit notes accurately and within SLAs.
• Prepare creditor statements and payment reconciliations for Supervisor review and sign-off before payment release.
• Prepare payments of creditors accounts as per agreed payment terms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Basic accounting knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Bookkeeping certificate or accounting diploma advantageous

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

AP automation tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes and creditor reconciliations within the Shared Services Centre. Reporting to the CreditorsSupervisor, you will prepare reconciliations for review and sign-off, provide payment data to support cash flow forecasting, and ensure compliance with all AP internal controls,policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process creditor invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed SLAs
• Prepare creditor statement and payment reconciliations for Supervisor review and sign-off prior to payment release
• Prepare payments of creditors accounts as per agreed payment terms
• Verify vendor information at invoice level and elevate any supplier master data changes to the Supplier Master Data team via the Supervisor
• Provide accurate and timely AP payment data to support the weekly cash flow forecast
• Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audit queries as requested
• Adhere to all AP internal controls, policies and procedures
• Adopt AP automation tools and digitised processes as implemented by the team
• Other AP-related duties as assigned by the Creditors Supervisor

Key attributes and competencies:

• Grade 12 (bookkeeping certificate or accounting diploma advantageous)
• Proficient with Excel, ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) and AP automation tools
• Strong attention to detail with figure orientation and basic accounting knowledge
• Good communication skills with supervisors, peers and suppliers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Experience:

2-3 years in accounts payable or creditors processing, FMCG preferred

Invoice processing, vendor reconciliations and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle)

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play.