Creditors Clerk

Creditors Clerk - Pertoria - FMCG

A job opportunity within our Company exists for a Creditors Clerk to join the Finance Team.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will mainly be responsible for processing of invoices from suppliers into the accounting system, reconciliation of creditors accounts and preparation of documentation for payments, and maintenance of creditors records. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 (Matric Certificate).
• Tertiary Qualification (desirable) or studying towards a Bookkeeping / Finance Degree would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 3 years work experience in a similar role.
• Accounting System experience would be advantageous

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sage 200 Evolution.
• Working knowledge of MS Office with a thorough understanding of MS. Excel at a Basic/Intermediate Level.
• Meat Matrix experience would be an advantage.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheets, sand word-processing programs at a proficient level.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

1. Monthly/Weekly Reconciliation

• Reconciling Vendor Accounts.
• Ensuring Vendor accounts are paid up to date.
• Follow up on reconciling items.
• Ensuring all Vendor Account Statements are received.
• Preparation and allocating of payments.
• Updating accrual report.
• Sending out all remittances.

2. Fixed monthly recording

• Ensuring all fixed monthly tax invoices are received and captured within the deadline.
• Calculate accruals and update report for all fixed monthly expenses.
• Ensuring payments for all fixed monthly invoices are made by the due date.

3. Invoice Handling

• Ensuring all Tax Invoices are valid as per SARS Regulations (5 Point Check).
• Capturing of Invoices through Meat Matrix and Sage 200 Evolution.
• Filing of all documentation.

4. Vendor Maintenance

• Completion of New Credit Applications.
• Maintaining Vendor details.
• Loading of new/existing beneficiaries.

5. Other

• Taking phone calls and answering billing questions