Creditors Clerk at RecruitMyMom

Job Description

• A leading manufacturer is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Creditors Clerk to join its finance team in Cape Town on a 3 - 4 month basis (maternity cover) . This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a process-driven finance professional looking to add value within a supportive, stable, and rapidly growing industrial environment.
• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the accounts payable function for the branch. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles, exceptional reconciliation skills, and the capability to maintain flawless supplier relationships through efficient dispute resolution and precise payment cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Verification & Processing: Efficiently process and verify supplier invoices, ensuring all stock receipts and documentation align with internal procurement records.
• Creditor Ledger Maintenance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date digital records of all creditor transactions within the accounting system.
• Statement Reconciliations: Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations of creditor statements, proactively identifying, investigating, and resolving any ledger discrepancies.
• Supplier Liaison & Payments: Coordinate timely invoice payments and act as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding account queries, payment terms, and remittance advices.
• Month-End Support: Assist the broader finance team with strict month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure financial deadlines are met.
• Document Architecture: Maintain an organized and fully compliant audit trail by archiving and managing up-to-date creditor files, contracts, and financial records.
• Ad-Hoc Administration: Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance department as required.

Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 (Matric) with a strong accounting foundation. An accounting-related diploma or certificate is highly advantageous.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in an accounts payable or creditors clerk environment.
• System Proficiency: Hands-on working knowledge of Pastel Evolution/Partner is essential.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles, practices, and double-entry bookkeeping, alongside strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, highly developed organizational skills, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for managing external vendor queries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior financial experience working within the manufacturing, construction, steel, or industrial building materials sectors.

Required Software Skills

• Pastel (Accounting Software)
• Microsoft Excel (Data analysis and reconciliations)
• Microsoft Outlook & Word