The senior creditors' clerk will be responsible for the full accounts payable function. This entails carrying out accounting and administrative duties such as the processing and payment of suppliers’ invoices reconciliation of statements, following up on unpaid suppliers, obtaining statements and invoices.
Management of Accounts Payable:
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Matching supplier invoices to relevant official purchases orders and GRNs.
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Capturing suppliers’ invoices for processing into Sage Intacct – this includes reviewing and authorization of transactional work submitted by the relevant departments. Ensuring that tax invoices are always SARS compliant.
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Ensuring that all payments that are paid comply with the set standards and contain all the required information.
- Monitoring contracts and supplier invoices – required to give special attention to invoices from centres and communicate with centre administrators to make sure all procedures are followed.
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Preparation of creditors reconciliations, payment remittances and maintaining good relations with suppliers - resolve invoice discrepancies and issues with supplier accounts and ensure adherence to payment terms.
Month-end/Quarterly and Year end procedures:
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Assist accountant in monthly closing and developing monthly reports - ensuring that all closing activities such as bank, balance sheet reconciliations are done accurately and timeously.
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Collaborate with the finance team to resolve any discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Ensure accurate expenses allocations to general ledger accounts, departments and projects.
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Compile and analyse financial information through preparation of reports, general ledger entries and journal entries.
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Review monthly fixed costs per centre for completeness.
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Reconciling accounts payable control account to the accounts payable age analysis.
Administrative duties and filing:
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Systematic filing of documents and records.
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Assist the Finance Manager in audit preparation and execution.
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Other ad hoc support responsibilities as assigned by the Finance Manager, Accountant and management.
Qualifications and Experience :
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Matric or equivalent.
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Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting(advantageous).
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Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Skills:
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a strong command of accounting packages, including Sage Intacct and Pastel Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
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Fluency in English.
- Planning and organisational skills.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Ability to problem solve.
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Ability to train and communicate on all levels within the organisation.
Behavioural Competencies:
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Relationship building and collaboration.
- Personal integrity, ethics, ability to identify ethical dilemmas and make ethical decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, proactive and takes initiative, working well with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail.
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Passionate, positive and high energy.
- Highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Analytical and effective at solving problems.
- Advocate / ambassador for the organization.
Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. This position will be able to accommodate a person with a disability, we encourage individuals from designated groups to apply.
