Creditors Clerk

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006492/PaB

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

150 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you detail-oriented with a passion for accurate processing and efficient systems?

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Creditors Clerk to join their finance team and play a vital role in managing supplier payments, maintaining records, and ensuring the integrity of the accounts payable function.

This role is based in Umhlanga, Durban.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Tasks:

Accurately capture and bill approved Purchase Orders into the system within 24 hours.
Obtain appropriate authorization before recording supplier invoices.
Load fully approved payments onto the banking system promptly.
Review tax invoices to ensure correct VAT treatment.
Ensure correct ledger code allocations on EFTs from regions.
Respond to management requests with answers or status updates promptly.

Tasks to be Completed Within 48 Hours:

Record EFT payments accurately in Xero after bank processing.
Save all supporting documentation in the correct network structure.
Capture and maintain up-to-date BEE certificates for suppliers.
Identify year-end accruals and provide supporting documents to accountants.
Reconcile payments on Xero and save related proof of payment; match supplier payments to invoices.

Monthly Duties:

Maintain and update creditors age analysis.
Request and reconcile supplier statements.
Clear debit balances and address long-outstanding items (90+ days).
Provide reports to management on unresolved creditors.
Meet with the finance team to allocate creditors by the 7th of each month.
Complete and save monthly creditor reconciliations.
Resolve reconciling items timeously.
Submit bi-monthly individual timetables as per prescribed format.

Ad-hoc Tasks:

Assist auditors by retrieving supporting documentation.
Manage the shared Payments mailbox efficiently, clearing it every two hours.
Communicate proactively with your supervisor if tasks are delayed.
Complete other finance-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

Completed Diploma in Accounting or Finance Related.
Previous experience in a creditors/accounts payable role.
Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and supplier reconciliations.
Experience with accounting systems, preferably Xero.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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