An established Logistics Services and Solutions provider is seeking to employ an experienced Creditors Clerk on a permanent basis. The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for the full creditor’s function and ensure that all creditors (national and international) are paid accurately and timeously.
The position requires the processing of reconciliations against supplier’s statements, capturing invoices onto the accounting system, dealing with queries, ensure compliance with the company’s financial policies and procedures.
Location – Devonbosch, Stellenbosch, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Kuilsriver, Cape Town, Cape Winelands
Salary – R25000 to R30000 ctc / month, dependent on skills and experience
Responsibilities
- Capture high volumes of supplier invoices within foreign currency environment.
- Meet strict deadlines to adhere to payment terms.
- Compile creditors reconciliations weekly and monthly.
- Manage and resolve supplier queries timeously.
- Attend supplier visits where necessary.
- Prepare and assist with bi-monthly and yearly audits.
- Assist with developing procedures and take on projects as needed.
- Familiarize yourself with suppliers’ rates and cost to identity discrepancies.
- General administrative duties as needed.
- Support Creditors Manager as required
- Support other members of the team as needed
- Keeping financial records accurate and up to date.
- Liaise with suppliers verbally and in writing.
- Build strong inter-department relationships with Commercial / Operations to ensure data accuracy and information clarification.
- Gain proper understanding of the broader company’s service offering.
- Assist with filing and administrative duties as needed.
Requirements
- Grade 12/Matric with mathematics and accounting as subjects
- Relevant tertiary education will be an advantage
- Minimum 5-years’ experience in similar role (Industry related experience will be highly advantageous)
- Interest in the logistics industry will be an advantage
- Must be bilingual – able to understand, write and speak Afrikaans and English fluently
- Proficient computer literacy especially G-Suite and Microsoft Office
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Shipshape and SAGE Intacct experience will be advantageous
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have a professional and positive attitude
- Must be able to work independently and at a fast pace due to the nature of the business
- Ability to multitask and prioritise daily work load
- Meticulous with high attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Team player