Job Summary
Our client, a thriving business in the greater St Francis Bay area, is looking to employ an experienced Creditors Clerk to their dynamic team.
Requirements:
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a creditors or similar accounting role.
- Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping (advantageous).
- Proficiency in Pastel or similar accounting software.
- Strong MS Excel skills.
- Solid understanding of VAT and general accounting principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and logical thinking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Maintain the creditors function accurately and efficiently.
- Manage the invoicing process and ensure all purchases are duly authorized.
- Cross-check supplier invoices against approved purchase orders.
- Allocate and cost invoices to the correct ledger and/or stock codes.
- Apply correct VAT principles and ensure invoices comply with SARS VAT requirements.
- Follow up daily on outstanding invoices and update purchase order reports.
- Reconcile all creditors and ensure payments are made within agreed terms.
- Upload payments on electronic banking platforms.
- Process and manage credit applications for new suppliers and creditors.
- Maintain and reconcile the cash book on a daily basis.
- Maintain up-to-date supplier and creditor ledgers.
- Prepare and send supplier age analysis reports to management.
- File and maintain accounting documents in an orderly and accessible manner.
- Work collaboratively with the bookkeeper to keep all accounting records current.
- Assist in preparing monthly management reports and bi-weekly cash flow statements.
- Manage financial records for multiple companies as assigned.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.