Senior Creditor Clerk

FROGG Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment's client in Bellville Cape Town is seeking a Senior Creditors Clerk with 7+ years' experience to lead the Accounts Payable function in a high-volume retail environment.

You will manage major supplier accounts, ensure accurate 3-way matching, resolve supplier queries, and mentor junior clerks as part of a busy finance team.

The role offers a negotiable salary and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and robust supplier governance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-function Creditors / Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG, Distribution, or Wholesale high-volume creditors.
• Diploma/degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complex reconciliations & key account management.
• Prepare and finalize complex monthly supplier reconciliations for Tier 1 and national trade creditors.
• Perform 3-way matching across POs, GRVs, and supplier invoices/credit notes.
• Investigate and resolve price, quantity, and cost discrepancies between stores, DCs, and suppliers.
• Payment forecasting & execution.
• Generate and review weekly/monthly electronic payment runs (EFTs).
• Vendor relationship & query escalation.
• Reporting, audits & team leadership.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Creditors

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Syspro

Sage Evolution

Job description

Senior Creditors Clerk Bellville Cape Town

Our client, an established and fast-growing retail business, is seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly organized Senior Creditors Clerk with 7 years plus experience to join their finance team in Bellville Cape Town. Operating in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Payable (Trade and Non-Trade) function. You will manage complex, major key supplier accounts, resolve escalated queries, ensure accurate 3-way matching, and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Salary Negotiable

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma in Accounting/Finance preferred).
• 7+ years of full-function Creditors / Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience within the Retail, FMCG, Distribution, or Wholesale environment (high-volume stock creditors).
• Advanced proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Syspro, Sage Evolution, or similar retail ERPs).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas for large-scale data matching).

Responsibilities:

• Complex Reconciliations & Key Account Management
• Prepare and finalize complex monthly supplier reconciliations (high-volume, multi-line items) for Tier 1 and national trade creditors.
• Perform rigorous 3-way matching across Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs), and Supplier Invoices/Credit Notes.
• Investigate and resolve price, quantity, and cost discrepancies between stores, distribution centers, and suppliers.
• Retail Adjustments & Claims Processing
• Payment Forecasting & Execution
• Prepare and structure weekly/monthly electronic payment runs (EFTs) in line with credit terms and cash flow requirements.
• Vendor Relationship & Query Escalation
• Reporting, Audits & Team Leadership
• Review and approve reconciliations prepared by junior creditors clerks; provide guidance and training where necessary.
• Generate monthly Age Analysis reports, AP provisions, and accrual reports for the Financial Manager.