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Job Summary

The company's Finance Department is looking for a Senior Creditors Clerk to join the team. The incumbent will be part of the Finance Team and report to the Financial Manager.

Duties:

• Responsible for the timely integrity of the Accounts Payable age analysis on an ongoing basis
• Prepare and submit a duly validated weekly payment listing, in accordance with supplier payment terms, to the Financial Manager
• Identify and make recommendations to the Financial Manager regarding savings opportunities from early payment discounts, rebates and volume purchase discounts - track and confirm that these are indeed implemented
• Provide assistance and support to the Creditors Clerk
• Work with the Cost & Management Accountant and Assistant Financial Manager
• Processing purchase orders & sales orders
• Process supplier information: invoices, credit notes, journals, allocate supplier payments, prepare supplier accounts for payments and supplier reconciliations
• Resolve account queries: supplier and customer
• Analyse and report on outstanding accounts
• Process customer information: invoices, debit notes, customer journal, allocate customer payments and customer reconciliations
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers
• Other tasks, as requested by the Financial Manager and/or Assistant Financial Manager, which may or may not pertain directly to Accounts Payable

Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate in bookkeeping, or a relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in a Creditors Clerk role
• Experience processing Debtors (will be advantageous)
• Experience working in the manufacturing industry (food manufacturing) will be beneficial
• Computer literate: MS Office (Intermediate to Advanced Excel), with a sound knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance & Operations would be advantageous)
• Experience in dealing with foreign currency suppliers and customers will be advantageous
• Experience with imports & exports will be advantageous
• Analytical and logical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment and meet strict deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain high standards, good work ethic and integrity

The company offers market-related remuneration and pension benefits, based on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications.

Joubert & Associates

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