Creditors Clerk (Contract)

SKG PropertiesEast London, Eastern CapeOn-siteContractListed 8 hours ago

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About this role

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SKG Properties specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundation of our success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Invoice Processing & Capture:

- Receive and verify: Check incoming invoices for valid tax information, company information, and calculations.
- Auditing: Compare supplier invoices against correct tariffs.
- General ledger coding: Assign the right account codes and cost centres to each expense.
- System capture: Enter verified invoices into accounting software

2. Creditor & Statement Reconciliations:

- Monthly statement recons: Compare supplier monthly statements line-by-line against the company's creditors ledger.
- Clear items: Identify and track missing invoices, unallocated payments, credit notes, and debit notes.
- Ageing analysis: Review 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-day ageing reports to track overdue balances and payment terms.

3. Payments & Cash Flow Support:

- Prepare payment runs: Compile batches of approved invoices and payment requisitions according to due dates.
- Cash Flow Support: Making sure that all batches are submitted for payment timeously.
- Remittance advices: Send official remittance advices to suppliers once payments have been processed.

4. Query Resolution & Vendor Relations:

- Investigate discrepancies: Track and Resolve disputed charges.
- Supplier communication: Sourcing of outstanding documents.

5. Administration, Month-End & Audits:

- Filing and archiving: Keep organized digital or physical records of all invoices, statements, GRVs, and proof-of-payment documents.
- Month-end closing: Assist the finance team with month-end cut-offs, accruals for unreceived invoices, and creditor roll-overs.
- Audit preparation: Gather supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bookkeeping Qualification advantageous
- At least 3 years Accounts Payable Experience
- Extensive experience in supplier reconciliations
- Excellent numerical skills
- Sound knowledge of accounting practices, good planning and organizing skills
- Previous Experience in dealing with municipal accounts advantageous

To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at:

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 6 November 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.