Creditors Clerk, Finance Department at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose;

• To prepare documents for accurate and timeous payments 
• To resolve all queries with regards to outstanding payments 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A Senior Certificate/Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting as a subject
• Two (2) years' relevant-experience in a payments/financial environment 
• Computer Skills (especially MS Excel)
• Numerical skills

Recommendations:

• A National Diploma in Accounting or Business Studies with Accounting as a subject
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Demonstrable working knowledge of the ITS system 

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities;

• Prepare creditors payments
• Process invoices/credit notes on ITS
• Reconcile creditors accounts: Prepare Excel reconciliation
• Preparing year end accrual journals and supporting documentation
• Communication: Liaise with end users and suppliers on outstanding invoices/credit notes
• Prepare annual accrual listing
• Distribution of internal mail
• General administration, filing, etc.
• Assist with auditors queries
• Other ad hoc tasks assigned by the line manager 

Competencies:

• Accounting skills
• Good and clear understanding of SARS legislations
• Good knowledge of the Procurement and Travel policies
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Numerical skills
• Competence in Microsoft Excel
• Customer service
• Internal and External liaison
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Result driven
• Good time management
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to work in a team