OUTsurance is an OUTstanding, dynamic insurer that aligns its business with its core values of Awesome service, Passionate, Honest, Human, Dynamic and Recognition. If you are an energetic, target driven person with a passion for your career and you excel in a challenging environment, we have the opportunity of Creditors Clerk within our Finance team, based in Centurion for you. Part of our vision as a Finance team is to partner with business and provide insights where needed, simplify our processes and serve both our internal and external stakeholders.

Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Creditors Clerk to form part of our Creditors team within Finance Operations. Finance Operations forms part of the wider Finance function. The purpose of this role is, together with the wider Creditors team, capture, account for and pay invoices pertaining to the functioning of the wider OUTsurance business. Considering the importance of the role in the functioning of our business and relationships with external stakeholders, this role requires someone who thrives under pressure, can work to tight deadlines, communicates well and can work accurately under pressure. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum Matric or equivalent qualification
• Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting qualification

Experience:

• Comprehensive previous experience in a creditors clerk role is a prerequisite for this position     

Attributes:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following:

• The ability to strictly adhere to deadlines;
• Strong Excel skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team;
• Excellent communication skills in terms of the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing (emails), knowing when to escalate and how to follow up with other stakeholders;
• Grasp for main general ledger accounts and allocation of invoices to particular account categories;
• Knowledge of the VAT Act;
• The ability to work accurately, even when under pressure;
• Collaboration and the spirit to help other team members out when possible;
• Adaptability in an ever changing environment;
• Attention to detail and quality oriented;
• The ability to take initiative.

The ideal candidate we are looking for is someone who has previously worked in an accounting or Finance role, preferably within a Creditors function. The person must have good experience of a Creditors role and must have the ability to deal with large volumes of work. The ability to work under pressure but also function in a team where high levels of team work is required, is essential. Dealing with and meeting deadlines is also critical.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.