Senior Creditors Clerk - Midrand at Oza Holdings

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Creditors Clerk to join our finance team in the Mining and Minerals sector. As a Senior Creditors Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. Proficiency in Excel, SAP, and ERP systems is essential for this role. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar position and possess a bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting or a related field.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice verification, coding, and processing, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor accounts, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for invoices and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring compliance with payment terms and company policies.
• Review and analyze expense reports and employee reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with procurement and purchasing teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve payment-related queries and build strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Prepare reports and provide financial analysis related to accounts payable activities.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and changes in regulations related to accounts payable processes.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in accounts payable or creditors clerk role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles, processes, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems, with the ability to navigate and extract relevant information.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Mining and Minerals sector and its specific accounting requirements is preferred.