11 Oct
Senior Creditor Clerk
About the opportunity
Overview Senior Creditors Clerk Bellville Cape Town Our client, an established and fast-growing retail business, is seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly organized Senior Creditors Clerk with 7 years plus experience to join their finance team in Bellville Cape Town. Operating in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Payable (Trade and Non-Trade) function. You will manage complex, major key supplier accounts, resolve escalated queries, ensure accurate 3-way matching, and provide mentorship to junior team members. Salary Negotiable Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 with a relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma in Accounting/Finance preferred). 7+ years of full-function Creditors / Accounts Payable experience. Experience within the Retail, FMCG, Distribution, or Wholesale environment (high-volume stock creditors). Advanced proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Syspro, Sage Evolution, or similar retail ERPs). Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas for large-scale data matching). Responsibilities Responsibilities: Complex Reconciliations & Key Account Management Prepare and finalize complex monthly supplier reconciliations (high-volume, multi-line items) for Tier 1 and national trade creditors. Perform rigorous 3-way matching across Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs), and Supplier Invoices/Credit Notes. Investigate and resolve price, quantity, and cost discrepancies between stores, distribution centers, and suppliers. Retail Adjustments & Claims Processing Payment Forecasting & Execution Prepare and structure weekly/monthly electronic payment runs (EFTs) in line with credit terms and cash flow requirements. Vendor Relationship & Query Escalation Reporting, Audits & Team Leadership Review and approve reconciliations prepared by junior creditors clerks; provide guidance and training where necessary. Generate monthly Age Analysis reports, AP provisions, and accrual reports for the Financial Manager. Apply online FROGG Recruitment Job Nature Full Time Educational Requirements Certificate in Bookkeeping/Finance Experience Requirements 7 years Job Location Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa, 7530 Salary R 35000 - R 42500pm Job Level Mid-Level
What you’ll bring
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