Senior Creditors Clerk

To ensure creditor records are complete and accurate and expenses reflect in the correct period. Assist with the below financial activities  Capturing of supplier invoices.  Reconciling creditor accounts with supplier statements on a monthly basis.  Reporting to the financial manager regarding progress of creditor month end process.

 Meeting month end deadlines.  Liaising with data and operations departments to sort out discrepancies on creditor related documents.  Ensuring that the purchase order number/manifest number appears on supplier invoices.  Creation of purchase orders.  Managing open purchase orders on the system.  Linking and matching of manifest documents and purchase order to invoices.

 Completion of credit applications.  Communicating directly with suppliers as needed.  Storing supplier documents and managing electronic supplier filing system  Attend to yearly audit queries related to creditors. COMPETENCIES  Practical experience and knowledge of accounting systems and functions, including creditors  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Excellent time management and organizational skills  Ability to work under pressure, multitask and effectively set priorities  Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy  Maintain a high level of confidentiality  Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and situations  Problem solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for process, system and work area improvement  Performance orientated: possess initiative, enthusiasm and self-motivation to make things happen and gets things done  Self-starter who works well with limited supervision  Excellent work ethic  Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office  Excellent account reconciliation skills  Matric / grade 12  A relevant diploma or degree in Finance or Accounting will be beneficial  Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a similar role  Relevant qualifications and experience, knowledge and skills  High proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential  Intermediate level of Excel required  Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport preferable  Must be well presented, professional and have excellent communications skill