Creditors/Debtors Clerk

  • Full-time

Company Description

ALS Head Office is looking for a dynamic and professional creditors/debtors clerk. The creditors/debtors clerk will be responsible for carrying out accounting and administrative duties such as the processing and payment preparation of vendors invoices, reconciliation of statements, following-up on unpaid vendors, obtaining statements and invoices and to provide bookkeeping and clerical support to all financial functions. 

Job Description

  • Ensure invoices are matched against requisitions, purchase orders and goods received notes with reference to quantities, quality, description and price. 
  • Ensure requisitions, purchase orders and invoices are properly authorized and are in accordance with the appropriate levels of authority. 
  • Ensure invoices related to contracts agree to the contract. 
  • Ensure the correct GL account & vendor account is utilised when processing invoices in Accounts Payable module. 
  • Ensure that the correct VAT is applied to invoices. 
  • Ensure AP batches are posted regularly.
  • Preparation and submission of creditors’ reconciliations (ensure invoices follow sequence).
  • Timeous payment of invoices, ensuring discount claimed where applicable. 
  • Timeous follow up on all AP queries. 
  • Forward remittance advices to suppliers after completion of payment run. 
  • File all invoices after payment run according to the agreed filing protocols. 
  • Prepare weekly analysis of the creditors list. 
  • Assist with balance sheet recons during the course of the month and the finalisation at month end.
  • Assist in preparation of cost/profit centre reports, by maintaining and providing analytical Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports. 
  • Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standard required by the auditors. 
  • Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
  • Relevant certificate in Bookkeeping or Finance will be advantageous. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
  • Any accounting system experience. Pastel Evolution will be advantageous.
  • High working standards.

Knowledge and Work Ethic

  • Computer literate:  must be accurate and pay attention to details. 
  • Pastel knowledge.
  • Proactive, organised and able to multitask and work well under pressure. 
  • Participative and able to work as part of the team. 
  • Professional in appearance. 
  • Flexible.

Additional Information

  • Clearly indicate on your CV that you are applying for the Creditors/Debtors Clerk position.
  • Please upload your CV when you apply for this position.
  • Closing Date: 3 January 2022.
  • Company may expire jobs at their own discretion.
  • If you have not received a response within two weeks from the closing date, your application was most likely unsuccessful.