Creditors Clerk

SUMMARY:
An established manufacturing company is looking for an ambitious and experienced Creditors Clerk

Full Time | R15 000 - R20 000 basic pm | JHB / Alberton 

POSITION INFO:
Job Purpose:
To execute various functions, activities, and administrative tasks related to accounts payable, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Verify invoices against requisitions, purchase orders, and goods received notes, ensuring alignment on quantities, quality, descriptions, and pricing.
• Confirm requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices are correctly authorized in line with required authority levels.
• Ensure invoices comply with supplier price lists or agreements.
• Accurately allocate invoices to the correct General Ledger (GL) and vendor accounts during processing.
• Apply VAT correctly to all invoices.
• Update invoice batches daily in Pastel.
• Prepare and submit creditors' reconciliations.
• Claim applicable discounts and address queries efficiently.
• Follow up promptly on outstanding queries.
• Send remittance advices to suppliers after payment runs.
• File and maintain invoices according to the company’s filing procedures.
• Prepare a monthly analysis of all creditor accounts.
• Maintain an up-to-date contract register, including accurate filing and price updates.
• Perform additional ad-hoc tasks as requested.

• Strong analytical skills
• Self-driven and motivated
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Effective communication abilities
• Strong numerical skills
• High attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Integrity and adherence to ethical standards

• Grade 12
• A Certificate/Diploma in a related field is advantageous
• Proficiency in Pastel and MS Excel
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounts payable