Job Description

The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for the full creditor's function of the organization and ensure that all creditors (national and international) are paid accurately and timeously

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 Years experience in Accounts Payable position, minimum of 3 being at a Supervisory level
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be proficient in MS excel and word
• SAGE Evolution experience would be an advantage
• MX & Creditors experience would be an advantage
• Leadership: Identify and timeously address problems and opportunities. Address workplace conflict, team player and Mentor. Attention to detail, accuracy and Numeracy. Responsive, driven, friendly and self-motivated. Have sense of urgency, assertive nature, proactive, well organised and professional attitude. Be able to work under pressure and ability to use initiative.
• Comply with all required systems, processes and procedure.
• Identify and address areas for continuous improvement and ensure that quality is maintained
• Perform vendor reconciliations, escalate and follow-up on any un-reconciling items.
• Ensure alignment with the reconciliation policy.
• Ability to liaise professionally with creditors and personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Skills and attributes: 

• Have a sense of urgency
• Fluent in English both oral and in writing
• Be well organized
• Able to work under pressure and in a team
• Ability to take ownership and use initiative
• Good demeanor & attitude
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal with suppliers telephonically
• Excellent numerical skills
• Understanding of entire creditors function

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that suppliers are paid as per the agreed terms and conditions
• Check and authorise creditors payments
• Ensure that all payments are supported by valid documentation
• Prepare month end reports
• Maintenance of Creditors Database
• Undertake projects as required
• General administration duties
• Sound knowledge of the SARS requirements of a valid tax invoice.
• Speed and accuracy.