Description:
Purpose of the Role:The Creditors Clerk is responsible for the full creditors function, ensuring timeous and accurate payment of supplier accounts, effective reconciliation of statements, and maintaining good relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate will have experience in the FMCG sector and thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities:- Perform the full accounts payable function – from invoice capturing to payment execution
- Ensure all invoices are matched against purchase orders and GRNs where applicable
- Reconcile supplier statements to creditors’ ledger monthly
- Follow up on outstanding invoices, resolve supplier queries, and obtain relevant documentation
- Process and prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all creditors transactions
- Assist with month-end closing processes and audit requirements
- Monitor and manage age analysis to ensure timely payment of accounts
- Comply with internal financial controls and company policies
- Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics
- Finance or Accounting certificate/diploma (advantageous)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Creditors Clerk in the FMCG industry
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems such as Pastel, SAP, or similar
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Deadline-driven with good organisational abilities
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Proactive and able to take initiative
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Professional and dependable
Requirements:
- Perform the full accounts payable function – from invoice capturing to payment execution
- Ensure all invoices are matched against purchase orders and GRNs where applicable
- Reconcile supplier statements to creditors’ ledger monthly
- Follow up on outstanding invoices, resolve supplier queries, and obtain relevant documentation
- Process and prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all creditors transactions
- Assist with month-end closing processes and audit requirements
- Monitor and manage age analysis to ensure timely payment of accounts
- Comply with internal financial controls and company policies
- Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics
- Finance or Accounting certificate/diploma (advantageous)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Creditors Clerk in the FMCG industry
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems such as Pastel, SAP, or similar
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Deadline-driven with good organisational abilities
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Proactive and able to take initiative
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Professional and dependable
30 Jul 2025;
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