Job Description

• As a Creditors Clerk, you will be responsible for the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice verification, coding, and processing, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly
• Maintain accurate records of vendor accounts, payments, and outstanding balances
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for invoices and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring compliance with payment terms and company policies
• Review and analyze expense reports and employee reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with procurement and purchasing teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and goods receipts
• Liaise with vendors to resolve payment-related queries and build strong relationships with key suppliers
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and accruals
• Prepare reports and provide financial analysis related to accounts payable activities
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and changes in regulations related to accounts payable processes

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts payable or creditors clerk role
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles, processes, and best practices
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data manipulation
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems, with the ability to navigate and extract relevant information
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry and financial calculations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders