Junior Debtors and Creditors

JUNIOR DEBTORS & CREDITOS CLERK

Job Overview
Our client is looking for a Junior Debtors & Creditors Clerk to be based in the Johannesburg office. The candidate must have a proven track record within the Accounts environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with strong admin abilities a MUST
• Willingness to learn and understand the why
• Deadline driven but outcomes focused
• Strong work ethic with the ability to perform duties with limited supervision
• Good organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Financial Acumen

Responsibilities

• Invoicing of Operations files
• Ensure draft invoices are accurately captured daily before finalizing.
• Ensure all costing in correlation with supplier and client, based on File Number.
• Identify which accounts are overdue.
• Receive and check all payment requisitions in accordance with the companies’ policies and procedures.
• Purchase note raising
• Processing of invoices for payment
• Supplier accounts balancing and reconciliation.
• Ensure that the banking details on supplier invoices match that of the creditor being paid.
• Preparing month end payment batches
• International payment preparation
• Respond to all queries relating to payments.
• Open Disbursements report management
• Un-invoiced reports follow up.
• Keep records of payments
• Deal with queries from creditors and staff regarding payments
• Maintain all debtors/creditors accounts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Maintain the accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all funds.
• Assisting the Financial Directors is crucial in this position.

Attributes

• Strong work ethic; setting and achieving goals
• Dependable; consistently following through
• Positive attitude; creating a good environment
• Self-motivated; working effectively with little direction
• Team-oriented; making the most out of collaborating
• Effective communicator; understanding the benefits of clarity
• Flexible; adapting in a meaningful way

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be viewed favourably.
• Logistics and Freight terminology and knowledge required.
• Valid South African Driver’s license
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, incl EXCEL, Shipshape, Pastel and related business and communication tools.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.

Remuneration

R 20 000 to R 30 000 CTC