Junior Creditors Accountant

Job in Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Listing for: Merand Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20

Job specializations:

Accounting
Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Our client is seeking a sharp, detail-driven Junior Creditor Accountant to play a key role in accurate invoice processing, cost control, and creditor management within a dynamic supply chain environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong Excel skills, a head for numbers, and a passion for getting the details right.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Correct allocation of costs to correct codes.
Processing Creditor invoices for consumables - account per item.
Check whether there are estimates captured in the system where actual costs are incurred.
Check that actual costs do not exceed estimate costs, except where incident log indicates "own" cost.
Receive, verify rates as per service agreements with providers and code invoices.
Register batches for processing.
Input of invoices into QX system.
Print/save cost capture reports and prepare remittances for payments.
Month end reconciliation of each creditor before remittance packages are prepared for payment.
Ensuring creditors receive their remittances and POPs timeously.
Handling of Creditor Queries.
The management of disputes in a timeous and effective manner.
Automate all processes that can be automated.
Using Excel Spreadsheets and formulas (V- and X- lookup).
Knowledge & understanding of Business structures, SOP's, software system, operations, financial strategy and any other relevant field to perform job requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Management Accounting or equivalent preferred; relevant experience will be considered. Relevant in-house and/or external training in supply chain processes and associated cost structures.
Minimum experience in fruit export operations or a related supply-chain environment.
Proficiency in the QX system for invoice processing and cost capture.
Proven advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPS and data import/mapping.
Strong numerical accuracy with the ability to work confidently with detailed financial data.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage time effectively.
High attention to detail and ability to handle complex cost allocations by client, service provider, activity, and market.
Basic cost accounting knowledge.
Clear understanding of contracted rates, terms, and conditions with service providers

* ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*


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