About the position
Local & Foreign Creditors Clerk
Area: Linbro Business Park, Sandton
Salary package: Basic R25000 plus Medical Aid (optional) Pension Fund
Work hours: 08h00 - 17h00 Monday to Friday - hour lunch
Purpose of position: Responsible for the end-to-end reconciliation of the company's financial obligations to its suppliers. This role ensures that all goods and services received are accurately recorded, verified, and paid for within agreed-upon terms to maintain healthy vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Receiving, verifying, and capturing supplier invoices and credit notes into ERP system.
- Three-Way Matching: Reconciling supplier invoices against purchase orders (PUR) and Goods Received Notes (GRN) to ensure accuracy before payment.
- Statement Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements against the company's supplier ledger to identify and resolve any discrepancies or missing documents.
- Payment Preparation: Compiling payment schedules and preparing remittance for management approval. Ensure all payments are processed in line with agreed Supplier terms and due date deadlines.
- Query Resolution: Communicating with vendors and internal departments to investigate and resolve billing errors, disputes, or payment delays.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring all invoices are VAT compliant and generating monthly creditor age analysis reports for management review.
- Query Resolution:
Calculating and reporting on future commitments using system reports and supplier statements.
Role Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 (Matric) certificate with accounting. A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping is preferred.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in a dedicated Foreign and Local Accounts Payable /creditors function.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) and experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision or Kerridge K8.
- Core Competencies: Extreme attention to detail, numerical accuracy, ability to work under pressure (especially at month-end), and strong professional communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Local creditors
- Foreign Creditors
- Invoice Processing
- Statement Reconciliation
- Three-Way Matching
- Cash Flow Forecasting
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Local & Foreign Creditors Clerk
Area: Linbro Business Park, Sandton
Salary package: Basic R25000 plus Medical Aid (optional) Pension Fund
Work hours: 08h00 - 17h00 Monday to Friday - hour lunch
Purpose of position: Responsible for the end-to-end reconciliation of the company's financial obligations to its suppliers. This role ensures that all goods and services received are accurately recorded, verified, and paid for within agreed-upon terms to maintain healthy vendor relationships.
