Creditors clerk

Location: Durban ( Westville)

We are currently seeking a dedicated, organised, and detail-oriented Creditors Clerk to join our finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing creditor accounts, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, and maintaining strong supplier relationships through timely and accurate processing of payments and queries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about finance and

Key Responsibilities:

• Capturing and processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Preparing creditor reconciliations and payment schedules
• Ensuring all supplier payments are processed within agreed payment terms
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date creditor records and filing systems
• Following up on outstanding invoices, credit notes, and supplier queries
• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial procedures
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments professionally
• Ensuring compliance with company financial policies and procedures
• Assisting the finance team with general administrative duties when required

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping
• Proven 2-3 years experience as a Creditors Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or Finance Clerk
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and creditor processes
• Experience in working with accounting software (e.g Xero)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with accounting software/systems
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Problem-solving and reconciliation skills
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively
• Team player with a positive attitude