Creditors Assistant (3 Month FTC)

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.

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV to kznrecruit@talentfoxsa.co.za with the heading "CREDITORS ASSISTANT". Due to the large volume of responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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