Creditors Clerk

Recruiter:

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000025/ZL

Date posted:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

15 000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established company in the steel pole manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Creditors Clerk to join their finance team.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the creditors function from start to finish, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining the integrity of the accounts payable process. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, be able to reconcile complex supplier accounts, and possess a sound understanding of the General Ledger.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full creditors/accounts payable function.
Capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
Match purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices.
Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve supplier queries and account discrepancies.
Prepare payment reconciliations and payment batches.
Ensure supplier payments are processed within agreed payment terms.
Allocate payments correctly against supplier accounts.
Process credit notes and journal entries where required.
Maintain accurate supplier records and filing systems.
Reconcile creditors control accounts to the General Ledger.
Identify and investigate General Ledger discrepancies.
Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
Prepare reports for management as required.
Liaise with internal departments regarding purchasing and invoice queries.
Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Grade 12 (Matric).
Relevant Finance, Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a full-function Creditors Clerk role.
Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, steel, industrial or production environment would be advantageous.
Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
Proven experience reconciling supplier accounts and creditors control accounts.

Knowledge & Skills

Solid understanding of the full creditors/accounts payable cycle.
Ability to read, understand and reconcile the General Ledger.
Strong reconciliation skills.
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Good understanding of accounting principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience working on ERP or accounting systems (Pastel, Syspro, Sage, SAP or similar).
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional and confidential in handling financial information.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised and methodical.
Honest and trustworthy.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Deadline-driven.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Reliable with excellent attendance.
Team player with the ability to work independently.
High level of integrity and accountability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accurate processing of supplier invoices.
Timely supplier payments.
Accurate supplier reconciliations.
Clean creditors ledger with minimal unreconciled items.
Month-end deadlines achieved.
Minimal payment errors and supplier disputes.
Accurate General Ledger reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of the full creditors function within a stable manufacturing environment. Candidates with strong reconciliation skills and the ability to interpret the General Ledger will be given preference.

Company Description

Steel pole manufacturer

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