Stock and Creditors Clerk Permanent

MyCareerCraft; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a detail-driven Creditors and Stock Controller to join our finance team in Cape Town. You will manage supplier and customer reconciliations, stock receipts, and the returns process, ensuring accuracy across invoices and stock records.

The role requires 3+ years in creditors or stock control, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with Sage Pastel QuickBooks or Xero is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric with accounting considered advantageous.
• Diploma or Higher Certificate in Bookkeeping/Accounting (NQF 5/6) required/recommended.
• 3+ years' experience in creditors, accounts payable, or stock control roles.
• Working knowledge of accounting software (Sage/Pastel/QuickBooks/Xero) and business systems.
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Receive, verify, and capture stock deliveries against invoices and purchase orders.
• Manage returns with suppliers and track credits or replacements.
• Maintain and update the cashflow spreadsheet.
• Conduct monthly stock takes and maintain asset/equipment register.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve queries and overdue accounts.
• Capture supplier invoices/credit notes and support general finance admin duties.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Diploma/Higher Certificate in Bookkeeping/Accounting

Tools

Sage Accounting

Pastel

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Requirements

• Matric (Accounting as a subject advantageous)
• A relevant Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, or Cost & Management Accounting qualification (Diploma/Higher Certificate, NQF 5/6)
• 3+ years' experience in a creditors, accounts payable, or stock control role
• Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage Acconting, Pastel, Quickbooks Xero) and business management systems
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
• Good communication skills – comfortable liaising with suppliers and customers
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supplier and customer account reconciliations
• Receive, verify, and capture stock deliveries against invoices and purchase orders
• Manage the returns process with suppliers – logging cases and tracking through to credit notes or replacements
• Maintain and update the company cashflow spreadsheet
• Conduct monthly stock takes and maintain the asset/equipment register
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve queries and follow up on overdue accounts
• Capture supplier invoices/credit notes and support general finance admin duties

We're looking for a detail-driven Creditors and Stock Controller to support our finance and operations functions. This role covers supplier and customer account reconciliations, stock receiving and control, returns and replacements management, cashflow tracking, and general finance administration. It's ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys working across finance and stock functions, and is comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.