Our client, a well established rigging company in Pinetown, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Creditors Assistant to join the Finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate capturing, reconciliation, and timely payment of all creditor-related transactions while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Creditors Management
Accurately capture, allocate, and process all invoices to ensure timeous payments. Reconcile all creditor accounts and prepare payment registers for review by the Admin Manager and authorization by the CFO. Reconcile all payments made to creditors and maintain accurate supporting documentation. Liaise with internal departments on creditors placed on hold, outstanding queries, and invoice compliance. Follow up with suppliers for outstanding statements and respond to supplier payment queries. Ensure all creditor invoices are correctly filed within the appropriate month. Enforce compliance with the company’s creditors procedures (including CODs – LBT).
Cash on Delivery (COD)
Record and process daily payment requests from departments for COD payments. Ensure all invoices for CODs are compliant and filed correctly. Send proof of payments (POPs) and follow up on tax invoices for pro-forma invoices or quotes where payment was made.
Additional Finance Functions
Fines: Allocate and capture fines to the relevant departments and ensure timeous payment once approved. Municipality Bills – Escorts: Process and pay approved municipal/escort bills. Rentals: Collate, reconcile, and process rental payments on a monthly basis. Credit Applications: Ensure departmental Administrators complete accurate credit applications before submitting to the CFO for approval. B-BBEE Audits: Provide monthly reports and expenditure breakdowns to auditors.
Requirements
2–4 years experience in a creditors/accounts payable role. Matric essential; a tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting is beneficial. Strong reconciliation skills and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal departments. Strong organizational and filing skills. Available immediately for a 3-month contract.
