Creditors Clerk

About the position

The creditors clerk will be responsible for carrying out accounting and administrative duties such as the processing and payment of supplier invoices, reconciliation of statements, following-up on unpaid suppliers, obtaining statements and invoices.

• Ensure invoices are matched against requisitions, purchase orders and goods received
• Ensure requisitions, purchase orders, credit notes and invoices are authorised in accordance with prescribed financial procedures
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Capture all supplier invoices on Sage X3 daily, ensuring all invoices are valid Tax Invoices and correct VAT is applied
• Ensure correct cost centre and GL account are used when processing transactions
• Prepare cheque requisitions / load payment to bank
• Preparation and submission of creditors' reconciliations
• Request statements and forward remittance advices to suppliers
• Prepare monthly analysis of the creditors list
• Assist in preparation of cost/profit centre reports
• Timeous follow up on all queries
• Prepare and review credit applications
• Assist Credit Controller and Financial Manager with ad hoc duties

Qualification / Skills / Knowledge Required

• Grade 12
• Financial qualification - advantage
• Minimum 5 years Accounts Payable experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office & Sage
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Customer service orientated with high working standards
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, pressurised environment

Desired Skills:

• Accounts Payable

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

About The Employer:

Passenger Transport Indusry