Creditors Clerk

SPEC-Africa


Date: 1 week ago
City: Midrand, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Description

  • Process accounts and outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Perform daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data.
  • Match invoices against requisitions, purchase orders, and goods received notes—checking for quantity, quality, description, and pricing accuracy.
  • Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments and invoices are properly posted and accounted for.
  • Follow up with suppliers on statements, invoices, and queries.
  • Investigate and resolve procurement and trade vendor billing discrepancies.
  • Maintain an up-to-date vendor master listing.
  • Manage 30-day creditors and intercompany creditor accounts.
  • Prepare and maintain a daily payment request list.
  • Ensure correct VAT is applied to all invoices.
  • Provide management with reports on the status of outstanding debts.
  • Monitor the Creditors Age Analysis and report findings to management.
  • Handle ad hoc financial duties as required

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records of all subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and variations.
  • Process subcontractor invoices and payment certificates in accordance with agreed terms.
  • Ensure subcontractor documentation (e.g., tax clearance certificates, insurance, and compliance documents) is current and properly filed.
  • Liaise with site managers or quantity surveyors for payment approvals.
  • Reconcile subcontractor accounts and resolve any discrepancies or queries.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly reports detailing subcontractor costs and commitments.
  • Ensure all payments align with budget allocations and cost codes.
  • Coordinate with procurement, finance, and site teams to ensure smooth administration of subcontractor payments.
  • Monitor and manage subcontractor retention amounts, releasing them as per contract terms

Competency Requirements

  • Matric
  • 3 years’ Experience in Financial Environment
  • Sound knowledge of creditors and subcontractors
  • Mathematical and accounting skills
  • Account reconciliation & Problem Solving
  • Organization and filing skills
  • Computer literate
  • Minimum two official languages
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar position
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