Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Creditors / Accounts Payable
- Capturing and processing of all creditor invoices
- Ensuring all invoices and supporting documentation are complete and approved
- Preparing electronic payment batches for authorisation
- Processing payments to suppliers in a timely manner
- Loading payment batches onto the relevant banking platform
- Reconciling Accounts Payable transactions
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Daily cashbook capturing
- Assisting with year-end audit preparations
- Handling urgent and ad hoc processing
Query Resolution
- Responding to telephonic and email queries timeously
- Matching payments to invoices
- Resolving all creditor queries efficiently
Budget Control
- Preparing annual budget templates
- Communicating approved budgets to stakeholders
- Providing monthly budget reports
General Duties
- Performing additional duties as required by management
- Ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly proofread
Communication
- Liaising professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Responding to all queries in a professional and timely manner
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Matric (NQF Level 4)
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (advantageous)
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Creditors / Accounts Payable role
- Experience within a school environment is advantageous but not essential
Skills & Competencies
Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and conflict resolution ability
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Self-motivated and proactive
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience with accounting systems (Sage preferred)