Creditors Clerk

Location: Industria West Johannesburg

Role Overview:

This position supports the finance team by upholding strong administrative controls and contributing to efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, verify, and reconcile all supplier invoices related to raw materials, packaging, and industrial services
• Capture supplier payments and allocate transactions accurately
• Maintain complete, up-to-date, and well-organized creditor accounts
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and investigate any variances or discrepancies
• Monitor payment deadlines and assist in preparing weekly and monthly payment schedules
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing and finance procedures
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, document control, and correspondence
• Assist with month-end closing processes and financial reporting when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and company information

Requirements:

• Minimum 23 years experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and creditors processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Pastel, SAP, or similar ERP software
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong numerical ability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Matric (Grade 12) essential; a finance or bookkeeping qualification is advantageous