Senior Creditors Clerk

To ensure creditor records are complete and accurate and expenses reflect in the correct period. 
 

Assist with the below financial activities 
 Capturing of supplier invoices. 
 Reconciling creditor accounts with supplier statements on a monthly basis. 
 Reporting to the financial manager regarding progress of creditor month end process. 
 Meeting month end deadlines. 
 Liaising with data and operations departments to sort out discrepancies on creditor related 
documents. 
 Ensuring that the purchase order number/manifest number appears on supplier invoices. 
 Creation of purchase orders. 
 Managing open purchase orders on the system. 
 Linking and matching of manifest documents and purchase order to invoices. 
 Completion of credit applications. 
 Communicating directly with suppliers as needed. 
 Storing supplier documents and managing electronic supplier filing system 
 Attend to yearly audit queries related to creditors. 

COMPETENCIES 
 Practical experience and knowledge of accounting systems and functions, including creditors 
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
 Excellent time management and organizational skills 
 Ability to work under pressure, multitask and effectively set priorities 
 Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy 
 Maintain a high level of confidentiality 
 Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and situations 
 Problem solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for process, system and work 
area improvement 
 Performance orientated: possess initiative, enthusiasm and self-motivation to make things 
happen and gets things done 
 Self-starter who works well with limited supervision 
 Excellent work ethic 
 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office 
 Excellent account reconciliation skills 

 Matric / grade 12 
 A relevant diploma or degree in Finance or Accounting will be beneficial 
 Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a similar role 
 Relevant qualifications and experience, knowledge and skills 
 High proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential 
 Intermediate level of Excel required 
 Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport preferable 
 Must be well presented, professional and have excellent communications skill