Creditors Clerk

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Process all valid and approved creditor invoices to the correct branch and department;

· Accurate capturing of verified invoices in the accounting system in order to effect payment on

time and accurately to creditors;

· Perform 3-way match prior to processing and paying creditor invoices;

· Preparation of monthly creditor reconciliations for payment;

· Resolve supplier queries timeously and escalate when necessary;

· Notify of price increases;

· Notify of contract renewals;

· Agree invoice to rates per signed contracts;

· Maintenance of the supplier database;

· Maintain daily accurate filing;

· Completion of supplier application forms;

· Obtains relevant documents from supplier, like BEE certificate & bank account details etc.;

· Ensures all processes are followed;

· Assists creditors supervisor when and where necessary;

· Various ad-hoc tasks from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum 5 years relevant Accounts Payable experience;
• National Bookkeeping Diploma or other relevant qualification beneficial;
• Experience with working with multiple ERP systems;
• SAGE X3 experience beneficial;
• Good excel, word and written communication skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately and deliver quality outputs;
• Strong service delivery ethic;
• Good problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and relationship-building skills;
• Has a continuous improvement mindset;
• Must be willing to take on additional work and multi-task.