SENIOR CREDITORS CLERK

Voltex (Pty) Ltd is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of a Senior Creditors Clerk for their Port Elizabeth branch. This incumbent will be reporting to the Accountant.

The purpose of this role is responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:

• Ensure invoices are matched against requisitions, purchase orders and goods received notes with reference to quantities, quality, description and price
• Ensure requisitions, purchase orders and invoices are properly authorized, and in accordance with the appropriate standards, processes, and procedures
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure that all questionable data is investigated, and discrepancies resolved timeously by following the processes and procedures
• Responsible for reconciling of the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standards required by the auditors
• Generate financial statements, reports and reconciliations detailing accounts payable status
• Maintain an updated and accurate vendor master list
• Ensure that official financial records are accurately maintained and follow a sequential filing protocol

The key educational requirements, experience and qualifications for this position would be:

• A Financial Management / Bookkeeping Certificate is a MUST
• Proven knowledge of cost control, financial analysis, accounting principles, practices, standard laws, and regulations is a MUST
• Understand statutory requirements, e.g. VAT, imports, exports
• Knowledge of financial system, K8 is an ADVANTAGE
• Strong knowledge of computer software packages and MS Office
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role