Creditors Clerk

SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for a Creditors Clerk to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Location: Industria West Johannesburg 

Role Overview:

The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for managing the full creditors function within a busy industrial manufacturing environment. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely and correct payments to vendors. This position supports the finance team by upholding strong administrative controls and contributing to efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, verify, and reconcile all supplier invoices related to raw materials, packaging, and industrial services
• Capture supplier payments and allocate transactions accurately
• Maintain complete, up-to-date, and well-organized creditor accounts
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and investigate any variances or discrepancies
• Monitor payment deadlines and assist in preparing weekly and monthly payment schedules
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing and finance procedures
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, document control, and correspondence
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial reporting when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and company information

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and creditors processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Pastel, SAP, or similar ERP software
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong numerical ability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Matric (Grade 12) essential; a finance or bookkeeping qualification is advantageous