Creditors Clerk (6 Months)

In brief

**Overview** This is a 6-month contract role for a Creditors Clerk at Hungry Lion. The position is within a finance team that supports over 500 stores across Africa. The role offers direct oversight and ownership of the creditors book, with interaction lines extending to Regional Management and Operations. **What you will do** * Manage the creditors book, which includes chasing invoices from suppliers, maintaining the monthly creditors process, and serving as a primary point of contact for suppliers regarding outstanding items. * Ensure financial accuracy by capturing invoices and matching them to Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) for trade or Purchase Orders (POs) for expenses, applying correct tax withholding, and monthly reconciling supplier statements against the system to produce an age analysis. * Process supplier payments by preparing payment runs based on reconciliations, adhering to the full authorization process, and sending proof of payment to suppliers. * Collaborate with the business by regularly liaising with Regional Management and Operations, assisting in investigating cash-up discrepancies related to local branch purchases, and compiling invoice details for monthly tax preparation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matriculation certificate, plus a minimum of 2 years' experience working with creditors. * Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, including experience with formulas, lookups, and working with larger data sets. * Solid accounting knowledge and hands-on experience applicable from day one. * **Advantage:** Accounting as a Matric subject. * **Advantage:** A relevant finance qualification. * **Advantage:** Experience working on Sage X3. **Who should apply** An individual with at least two years of creditors experience and solid accounting knowledge, who is comfortable taking ownership of their work. The ideal candidate should be proficient in MS Excel at an intermediate level and capable of direct communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders such as Regional Management and Operations. This is a 6-month contract role. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/creditors-clerk-6-months-hungry-lion-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel

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