Creditors Clerk (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) - Durban at Bidvest International Logistics

Job Purpose    

• Ensure the accurate reporting of financial information in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant South African Tax laws and ensuring compliance with Financial Internal Controls and Company financial policies and procedures. To ensure all costs are captured timeously and accurately and queries are resolved timeously for payment preparation.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Tertiary : Minimum - B.Comm degree (Accounting/Supply Chain)                
• Auditing knowledge or experience will be advantageous.  

Key Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILIES

• Ensure all capturing is completed accurately and timeously.                    
• Ensure all payment reconciliations are prepared timeously.                    
• Ensure all payments are reviewed timeously.                                
• Review deductions on all payment advice and actively eliminate queries.            
• Identify root causes of capture / upload errors.                                
• Review the AP Age analysis monthly.                                 
• Continuous evaluation of the processes and procedures to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods are used to achieve the goals of the department.            
• Identifying areas automation can be developed in the payment process.            
• Adhoc requests by your Manager/Supervisor

Skills & Competencies    
KNOWLEDGE: 

• A firm understanding of accounting principles and practices            
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Excel is required.                    
• A general understanding of a supply chain environment.    

SKILLS:

• Strong numeric and analytical ability coupled with accuracy and attention to detail.        
• Ability to work in a team environment.                            
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.                    
• Ability to work extended hours as and when necessary.                
• Demonstrable abilities in problem solving.                                
• Demonstrate abilities in time management.                                
• Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills.                                
• Commitment and willingness to assist as and when required.                
• Motivated self-starter with the drive to achieve goals through others.                
• The ability to work independently, under pressure and within limited time constraints to achieve deadlines.                                
• Organised                                
• Positive attitude