Creditors Clerk at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to ensure the accurate and timeous payment of creditors, by capturing invoices, the processing of reconciliations against supplier's statements, dealing with queries, and ensuring compliance with the Lactalis SA financial policies and procedures.

Required Skills

• Diploma/Degree or similar qualification
• 2- 3 years’ experience as a creditors clerk in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of processing creditors transactions on an ERP system (BPCS advantageous).
• Knowledge of processing import creditors advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and ability to handle suppliers.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process Creditors Invoices and perform Creditors reconciliations
• Ensure that invoices match the orders and proof of delivery before payment is released.
• Ensure that all documents are duly authorised before they are processed and are VAT compliant.
• Follow up on outstanding documents and settlement discounts with suppliers
• Prepare EFT payment run and arrange timely payment of suppliers
• Assist with processing of journals at month end