Creditors Controller

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Creditors Controller to provide strong administrati

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Creditors Controller to provide strong administrative support to the finance department. The primary responsibility of the Creditors Controller will be to ensure that all creditors are paid accurately and on time, in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier payments, including direct deposits, in accordance with the company's payment policies.
• Verify and ensure all calculations, including settlement discounts, on payment requisitions are correct and complete.
• Prepare payment packs for debit orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Engage professionally with suppliers and Accounts Controllers (AC's) to resolve any creditor-related queries.
• Follow up on all creditor inquiries promptly.
• Accurately capture financial data as required in Pastel Evolution and ensure deadlines are met.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the company's accounting records, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure all supplier statements and invoices are accurately filed following the pay run.
• Provide assistance to auditors during financial audits and ensure all documentation is available.

Key Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and formulas.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations and data entry.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to professionally engage with suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills to handle creditor inquiries efficiently.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Creditors Clerk.
• Experience with accounting software, with Pastel Evolution being an advantage.
• Strong understanding of creditor management and payment processes.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification.