Senior Creditors Clerk

Prudent HR Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services company is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to ensure efficient processing of creditor invoices and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience, coupled with strong skills in bookkeeping and financial software. Join a dynamic team and contribute to optimizing financial operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in financial role required.
• Experience with financial and accounting software applications.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required, especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely processing of creditor invoices and facilitate payments.
• Reconcile invoices and assist in finalizing payments.
• Guide the team to optimize creditors' processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking Ability

Microsoft Office Skills

Software Proficiency

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Invoice Processing: Ensure timely processing of creditor invoices to facilitate on-time payments to vendors and stakeholders Facilitation of intercompany debtors invoices Facilitation of intercompany debtors invoices resulting from processing of creditor invoices.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile invoices with supplier statements and follow up on any discrepancies. Prepare creditor reconciliations for payments and assist in finalizing the payments process.
• Review: Reviewing of supplier reconciliations of support office clerks.
• Accounting Entries: Prepare monthly cashbook entries and reconcile debit card transactions if and when required.
• Banking: Loading of payments on the banking platform and printing of payment audit reports from the banking portal.
• Month-End Close: Meet month-end close requirements, ensuring that creditors' month-end deadlines align with overall group finance deadlines.
• Team Guidance: Guide the team in optimizing processes, minimizing errors, and improving the efficiency of the creditors' processes.
• Audit Assistance: Assist auditors during interim and year-end audits by providing required information and resolving queries.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with group and accounting policies. Address and resolve queries or ad-hoc requests as assigned by management
• Any other reasonable instruction within the scope of work.
  
  

Skills

• Software Proficiency: Experience with financial and accounting software applications (e.g., , QuickBooks, Xero).
• Microsoft Office Skills: Strong skills in Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word
• Bookkeeping Knowledge: Solid bookkeeping knowledge with excellent reconciliation skills.
• Attention to Detail: High level of integrity and honesty in handling financial matters. Strong work ethic with meticulous attention to detail.
• Multitasking Ability: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and multi-task effectively.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Good problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve queries efficiently
  
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Accounting with relevant operational finance experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years experience in a similar role.