Creditors Clerk at Motus Aftermarket Parts

Job Description

• Motus Aftermarket Parts is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Creditors Clerk to join our Finance team at Meadowview Head Office. This is a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the full creditors function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting and Maths as a subject
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting (advantageous)
• 5 years’ experience in a creditors/ accounts payable role
• Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail
• Competent in MS Office, and an Advance Knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience working on an ERP system
• Sound knowledge of VAT and invoice compliance

Key Competencies:

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Aptitude for numbers
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Communication skills
• Clear criminal checks 

Key Responsibilities:

Gaining a full understanding of the processing of creditors:

• Process and verify supplier invoices in line with company policies and VAT requirements Perform accurate supplier reconciliations (invoices, statements, and ERP system)
• Manage supplier age analysis and investigate outstanding items
• Valid reason/explanation to be provided for long outstanding items.
• Maintain and improve Supplier and internal customer relations.
• Ensure timely payments in accordance with agreed terms and cash flow requirements
• Process EFT payments and obtain necessary approvals
• Handle supplier and branch queries efficiently and professionally
• Liaise with Procurement and internal departments to resolve discrepancies (including GRIR issues)
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices and statements
• Process employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Knowledge of local and foreign supplier
• Assist with additional workload as well as rotation of allocated supplier when requested and/or required.
• Forward proof of payments to suppliers when required.