Credits Clerk (1 Year FTC)

About the Company

The company is one of South Africa’s largest providers of refurbished IT hardware. We understand the impact of technology on your business, and because of this, we offer you high quality equipment to meet your needs.

About the Role

The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for the full creditor’s function of the organisation and ensure that all Group Creditors are paid accurately and timeously. They will be required to process reconciliations against supplier’s statements, capturing invoices onto Sage Evolution, dealing with queries, ensure compliance with
the companies financial policies and procedures, assist with audits and financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

Creditors Clerk

Ensure that the banking details on supplier invoices match that of the creditor being paid.
Respond to all queries relating to payments.
Perform monthly supplier reconciliations to support all payments to approved suppliers.
Provide monthly creditors age analysis for review.
Ensure invoices related to contracts agree to the contract.
Ensure the correct GL account & vendor account is utilised when processing invoices in Accounts Payable module.
Ensure that the correct VAT is applied to invoices.
Ensure AP batches are posted.
Timeous payment of suppliers.
Timeous follow up on all AP queries.
Forward remittance advice to suppliers after completion of payment run.
Process customer refunds in a timely manner.
Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standard required by the auditors.
Communications & Working Relationships

Internal

Internal Departments
Reasons for Interaction

Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders within the company group
Provide feedback to internal clients on payment related matters
External

Service Providers (External vendor/service providers etc)
Consultants and Service Providers (external consultants from service providers/vendors etc)
Reasons for Interaction

Assist with allocated tasks
Participate in collaborative partnerships and innovation within the company group
Candidate Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Degree / Diploma in Finance / Accounting / Equivalent
Grade 12
Years of Experience

Accounts Payable experience and Bookkeeping would be an advantage
2-3 years experience working in a finance unit performing creditors/accounts payable duties
Other Requirements

MS Excel(advanced); MS Word; MS Outlook
Previous working experience on Sage Evolution
Sound accounting knowledge
Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise time and work effectively
Pays attention to detail, displays a high level of integrity and is deadline driven
Experience in Asset Management environment will be an advantage
Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

Analytical thinking
Resolving queries
Receptive to feedback
Adaptability
Able to work under pressure
Learned Competencies

Comprehending financial statements and billing documents
Account reconciliation skills
Financial and business acumen
Hygiene Factors

Desire to develop & grow
Have integrity, uphold values & trustworthy
Logical thinker
Passion for customers & excellence