Creditors Clerk (Controller)

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Johannesburg seeks a Creditors Clerk to manage supplier accounts and ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, a degree in finance, and proficiency in Excel and Evolve system. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years proven experience as a Creditors Clerk or similar role.
• Sound Knowledge and experience in Evolve system.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tax invoices are correctly authorised with the required documents.
• Accurately process valid tax invoices and reconcile creditor accounts.
• Manage accruals of monthly / contracted expenses.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and queries.
• Maintain accurate records of suppliers' payment history.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Team Player

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Evolve system

Job description

Duties

• Ensure all tax invoices are correctly authorised with the required documents.
• Accurately and timeously processing valid tax invoices.
• Reconciling creditor accounts to supplier statements.
• Managing accruals of monthly / contracted expenses.
• Proactively following up on outstanding invoices and queries.
• Ensuring timely payments in line with credit terms.
• Maintaining accurate records of suppliers payment history.
• Prepare, maintain, and collect reports, statement, and other documentation.
• Addressing and resolving payment discrepancies, disputes, and billing issues.
• Issuing of orders to the suppliers.
• Complete management of the Suppliers accounts.
• Supporting stock and Delivery Department with admin and ad hoc duties.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• High attention to detail.

Min Requirements

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or related field advantageous.
• Minimum 1-3 years proven experience as a Creditors Clerk or controller or similar role in finance / accounting.
• Sound Knowledge and experience in Evolve system.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Code 8 license.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Skills and the ability to solve problems effectively.
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and collections processes.
• Team Player.
• Confident and proactive approach- anticipates issues and requirements.
• Read and Write in English.