Creditors Clerk

SUMMARY:
Creditors Clerk
Property Management | Finance / Creditors Administration
Full-time | On-site | CBD

Our client is a well-established property group that develops, owns, and manages commercial, industrial, and retail properties across South Africa’s major economic hubs. They are seeking a detail-oriented Creditors Clerk to support their finance and property management teams by ensuring the accurate processing, tracking, and payment of supplier accounts across their property portfolio.

This role is suited to a highly organised individual with strong administrative and financial skills, who is comfortable managing supplier accounts, coordinating with multiple departments, and maintaining strict payment schedules.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the monthly accounts tracker, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date
• Ensure all supplier invoices are received monthly and meet documentation requirements
• Verify that invoice details are correct and properly authorised by the relevant Property Manager or department head
• Process and execute supplier payments accurately using the MDA property management system
• Process payments relating to suppliers, wages, salaries, and UIF
• Prepare payment reconciliations and supporting spreadsheets
• Calculate wages and UIF contributions and ensure calculation sheets and payslips are updated monthly Capture and maintain supplier information on the MDA system
• Update supplier details and manage the onboarding of new suppliers and contractors
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to resolve payment queries and account discrepancies
• Coordinate with the Debtors Clerk regarding recoverable expenses
• Assist with the termination or activation of supplier services when required
• Maintain organised filing systems for all creditors and debtors’ documentation
• Manage the opening, archiving, and maintenance of financial records and files
• Process credit applications where applicable and follow up on outstanding supplier queries
• Assist with council-related account queries when necessary
• Perform banking duties if required
• Ensure all work is completed according to the company’s monthly financial schedule
• Prepare reports and perform general administrative tasks as required

• Previous experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role
• Experience working within property management or property finance environments (advantageous)
• Experience using MDA or similar property management accounting systems (advantageous)
• Strong numerical accuracy and financial administration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems