Introduction
The responsibilities of a junior Utilities Creditors clerk are mainly the sourcing of council accounts and capturing all allocated accounts onto the financial systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
1. Sourcing of council accounts

* Schedule and update monthly due dates for council accounts.
* Updating the daily schedule where the accounts are received.
* Follow up daily on accounts not received on due dates.
* Saving of council accounts on the server.
* Obtain the history on all the council accounts for new buildings as the need arise
* Capturing of council accounts

* Capture all allocated accounts manually into the financial systems.

* All allocated accounts need to be captured after it has been sourced.
* Flagg accounts that first need to be audited before monthly approval.
* Conduct the Council account audit to determine accuracy of any credit / back charges.
* Follow up on all flagged accounts.
* Communicate all variances and changes that has an influence on the outcome of the job to applicable managers.
* Check that council is applying the correct tariff structure.
* Prepare payment requests timely considering council due dates as well as Moolman Group weekly payment run dates to avoid late payments of council accounts.
* Ensuring that payments are allocated on their next month account and follow up with council should it not reflect.
* Forwarding accounts on request to meter reading companies or internally.

* Council Meetings

* Opening and closing of Council Accounts.

* Liaise with council to discuss any account disputes.
* Obtain annual tariff structures from different municipalities.
Maintaining a schedule with all municipal queries and provide progress report.
Desired Experience & Qualification

* Matric certificate with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
* A minimum of 2 years experience in creditor reconciliations. Experience with Utility accounts would be to applicant's advantage.
* Proficient in use of computers particularly Excel and MS Outlook.
* Competencies:
o Administrative, attention to detail, figure orientated, verbal communication skills.
o Problem solving skills.
o Trustworthy and be able to work independently and in a team.
o Friendly and approachable who can practise discretion and integrity.
o Energetic and be able to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
* A valid driver's license is not negotiable.
Package & Remuneration
R10 000 p.m. - R15 000 p.m. depending on experience and qualifications
*Desired Skills: *

* municipal creditors
* creditors clerk
* utilities creditors
*Desired Work Experience: *

* 2 to 5 years
*Desired Qualification Level: *

* Grade 12 / Matric