Job Description

• To perform financial administrative work that ensures the accurate and on-time payment of creditors, and that reconciliations are performed in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures). 

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• National Diploma and/ or Advanced Certificate preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience on Creditors.
• Financial Skills (Processing of invoices, Payments & Reconciliation of Accounts, working knowledge of Reconciliations).
• Financial management systems knowledge (Sage, Accpac 300, Navision).
• Must be computer literate – Microsoft Package.
• A willingness to work overtime where requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and verify invoices and all relevant documentation to process payments for creditors.
• Follow up on all missing documentation.
• Complete company specific creditors reports.
• Ensure that payments have been authorized according to the required financial procedures.
• Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions according to the relevant accounting system for payment authorization.
• Monitor accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Forward transfer proofs, cheques and receipts to suppliers.
• Attend to queries from suppliers.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of creditors accounts.
• Maintain updated supplier files and relevant details.
• Maintain a current and accurate filing system for the creditors’ function.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

 Skills Required

• Basic financial understanding.
• Understanding of the different reports and documents.
• Understanding of the different functions and departments in the company.
• Supplier-related information as required to fulfil the creditors’ function.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills – written & verbal.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.