Senior Creditors Clerk

Frogg Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 474,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment is seeking a Senior Creditors Clerk for a fast-growing retail business in Bellville, Cape Town. The role oversees Accounts Payable (Trade and Non-Trade) and manages major supplier accounts with 3-way matching and query resolution.

Minimum 7+ years in creditors/AP, SAP/Syspro/Sage Evolution experience, and advanced Excel skills are essential. Salary ranges from R35 000 to R42 500 per month, with leadership responsibilities and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-function Creditors / Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG, Distribution, or Wholesale environments (high-volume stock creditors).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, large-scale data matching).

Responsibilities

• Complex reconciliations & Key Account Management.
• Prepare and finalize monthly supplier reconciliations for Tier 1 and national trade creditors.
• 3-way matching across POs, GRVs, and Invoices/Credit Notes.
• Investigate price, quantity, and cost discrepancies between stores, DCs and suppliers.
• Payment forecasting & execution; weekly/monthly EFT runs.
• Vendor relationship management & query escalation.
• Reviewing reconciliations and mentoring junior creditors clerks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Highly organized

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Syspro

Sage Evolution

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Creditors Clerk position available in Bellville.

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: R35 000 – R42 500 per month.

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).

Key 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.