About the position
Our client is a leading supplier of premium industrial cutting tools and tooling solutions, serving the South African manufacturing industry. They are committed to delivering high-quality products, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service while supporting manufacturers with innovative solutions that improve productivity and operational efficiency.
They are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Creditors Clerk to join their Finance team in Edenvale. The successful candidate will take ownership of the full creditors function, ensuring supplier accounts are accurately maintained, payments are processed timeously, and financial records are managed in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable & Supplier Management
- Process local and foreign supplier invoices accurately and ensure VAT compliance.
- Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and verify pricing before processing.
- Reconcile supplier accounts to monthly statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment proposals.
- Process local and foreign supplier payments and load payment batches onto the banking platform.
- Create and maintain supplier accounts within the ERP system.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date supplier database.
Banking & Cashbook Administration
- Download daily bank statements and maintain payment and receipt records.
- Process cashbook transactions, including bank charges, debit orders, transfers, and receipts.
- Perform daily bank balancing and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Create and maintain banking beneficiaries.
- Process petty cash reconciliations and replenishments.
Month-End & Financial Administration
- Prepare monthly accruals, journals, and assist with month-end analytical reviews.
- Update cash flow forecasts and monthly expense schedules.
- Process insurance journals and maintain insurance schedules.
- Prepare employee expense claim schedules and process approved claims.
- Support the Finance team with ad hoc reporting and finance administration.
Operational Support
- Manage company fuel cards and assist with company vehicle administration, including licence renewals.
- Handle overseas shipping documentation and ensure compliance with South African Reserve Bank (SARB) requirements.
- Assist internal departments with accounts payable queries and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate filing of supplier invoices, payment documentation, and creditor records.
- Participate in company stock counts when required.
- Perform additional finance and administrative duties as required.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a Creditors or Accounts Payable role.
- Experience processing both local and foreign supplier payments.
- Sound knowledge of VAT legislation and supplier reconciliations.
- Experience working on an ERP system (K8 experience will be advantageous).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience using online banking platforms (Standard Bank Business Online will be advantageous).
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Skills:
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet month-end deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong sense of accountability and confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a finance team while managing responsibilities independently.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Company contribution towards pension fund.
- 100% company contribution towards Group Life and Funeral Cover.
- Medical aid.
Desired Skills:
- MS Excel
- VAT legislation
- Reconciliation
- Foreign supplier payments
- Accounts Payable
- Creditor
- Numerical skills
