Reference: JHB007474-CW-2FMCG concern, based in the East of Johannesburg, is looking for a Creditors Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. This is a completely new role within the company.
Qualifications and experience:

Matric essential
Tertiary qualification advantageous
Computer literate: Syspro and MS Office (Excel, Word)
Min 5 years' working experience in a similar role
Manufacturing/ retail/ FMCG/ Wholesale experience highly advantageous
Must be able to deal with high volumes daily and be able to process invoices, reconcile and make payments within payment terms
Must be able to cope in a stressful environment
Must have experience in dealing with price queries
Foreign Creditor reconciliation experience advantageous

Duties:

Capturing of invoices and matching to GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes)
Ensuring that the GRN Trial balance is clear at month end
Perform monthly creditor reconciliations of all supplier accounts
Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices, invoice queries and payments
Liaise with branches regarding status on accounts and special payment requests as well as actively managing the timely resolution of disputes, discrepancies and queries
Verifying banking details with suppliers
Accurate filing of creditor's documentation
Have a good understanding of accruals and cut off dates
Investigating and clear old queries on vendor accounts
Prepare creditors and COD accounts for payments within the designated timelines
Preparing remittances and ensuring all payments are applied in Syspro
Investigation and resolution of queries
Timeous filing of approved payments
Various other ad hoc projects that may be required from time to time

Skills and attributes:

Excellent reconciliation skills
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
Solutions-driven, solid and dependable team player
Adherence to strict deadlines
Good time management skills and able to work to multiple
deadlines concurrently
Capacity to manage and maintain supplier relationships
High energy levels
Disciplined and presentable
Ability to work independently and be part of a team
After hour work will be required from time to time

R20 000 - R30 000 - Monthly