Job description
A leading 4-star hotel in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Creditors Clerk to join its Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately processing supplier invoices, maintaining creditor accounts and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare creditor payments and ensure suppliers are paid within agreed terms.
- Maintain accurate creditor records and filing systems.
- Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments regarding invoices and payments.
- Assist with month-end creditor reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls and company procedures.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department as required.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric; a relevant accounting or finance qualification is advantageous.
- 2–3 years’ experience in a Creditors Clerk or similar finance role.
- Previous experience within the hospitality or hotel industry is highly advantageous.
- Good understanding of creditors, reconciliations and basic accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with a hotel or accounting system would be advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Professional, reliable and able to work effectively within a team.