About the Role
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Creditors Clerk – Municipal Accounts to join its Finance team.
This role is responsible for managing municipal supplier accounts, processing invoices, performing reconciliations, resolving account queries, and ensuring all municipal payments are processed accurately and on time.
The successful candidate will have strong numerical ability, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with creditors, municipal billing, and financial administration. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance within a professional and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Municipal Accounts Administration
Process and reconcile municipal accounts.
Verify municipal invoices for accuracy.
Ensure all municipal charges are allocated correctly.
Monitor account balances and outstanding amounts.
Resolve municipal billing discrepancies.
Creditors Administration
Process supplier invoices accurately.
Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
Prepare creditor reconciliations.
Ensure payments are processed within agreed payment terms.
Maintain accurate supplier records.
Reconciliations
Perform monthly creditor reconciliations.
Reconcile municipal statements.
Investigate and resolve account variances.
Assist with month-end financial processes.
Financial Administration
Capture financial transactions.
Maintain filing and financial documentation.
Assist with audit preparation.
Generate reports for management.
Support the finance department with administrative duties.
Query Resolution
Liaise with municipalities regarding billing queries.
Communicate with suppliers regarding outstanding accounts.
Follow up on disputed invoices.
Maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders.
Compliance
Ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
Follow company financial policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Requirements
Essential
Matric (Grade 12)
Minimum 1 years' experience Advantagous in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role.
Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
Experience with reconciliations.
Good understanding of accounting principles.
Computer literate.
Advantageous
Experience dealing with Municipal Accounts (Electricity, Water, Rates & Taxes).
Financial Management qualification (N4–N6, Diploma or Degree).
Sage Pastel or similar accounting software experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience within the property, facilities management, or utilities sector.
Technical Skills
Creditors Administration
Accounts Payable
Municipal Account Reconciliations
Invoice Processing
Supplier Reconciliations
Payment Processing
Microsoft Excel
Sage Pastel (or similar ERP system)
Financial Reporting
Data Capturing
Record Management
Key Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong numerical ability
Analytical thinking
Time management
Organisational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Problem-solving
Professional communication
Confidentiality
Team player
High level of accuracy
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accuracy of invoice processing
Creditor reconciliation completion
Payment accuracy
Municipal query resolution time
Month-end deadline compliance
Supplier account accuracy
Financial record accuracy
Audit readiness
Administrative turnaround times
Pay: Up to R8 500,00 per month
Work Location: In person
