Creditors Controller​/Creditors Clerk

A leading company within the Travel and Tourism industry is seeking a detail-oriented Creditors Controller / Creditors Clerk to join their finance team in Cape Town on a 6-month contract
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The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, cashbook transactions, reconciliations, credit notes and refunds
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while ensuring financial records and supporting documentation are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Diploma or degree in Tourism, Hotel Management, Events Management, Finance or a related field will be advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience in creditors, finance administration, data capturing or a similar administrative role.
• Experience with supplier invoice processing, accounts payable or creditors administration is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of invoicing, VAT compliance and financial processes
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• Experience with cashbook processing and bank reconciliations will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
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• Experience with in the Travel and Tourism industry will be advantageous.
• Experience working with Tourplan will be advantageous.
• Strong data capturing and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve invoice and payment variances.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Professional and reliable with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required by the demands of the Travel Industry.

• Accurately process supplier invoices, overhead invoices, credit notes and cheques in Tourplan.
• Verify invoice dates, invoice numbers, values and supporting documentation before processing.
• Ensure supplier tax invoices comply with VAT requirements
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• Allocate expenses accurately to the correct General Ledger (GL) accounts
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• Ensure descriptions of services are captured consistently and accurately.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, service-line variances, credit notes and refunds
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• Process supplier payments, including bulk and single cheque payments
  , accurately and timeously.
• Verify payment dates and values against bank statements
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• Identify missed payments and ensure they are included in the payment schedule for the next payment run.
• Process and reconcile cashbook transactions on a weekly basis.
• Ensure cashbook transactions are accurately allocated to the correct overhead expense accounts.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor the voucher list
  , track open vouchers and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Capture refunds relating to pending or cancelled services accurately.
• Prepare weekly forex transaction payment schedules
  , ensuring invoices are compliant and all required supporting documentation is obtained.
• Obtain relationship letters where required and ensure proof of payment is sent to the relevant parties.
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly financial reports
  , including the status of term suppliers and outstanding voucher lists.
• Meet deadlines for invoice processing, payments, reconciliations and weekly reporting
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• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with suppliers, clients, management and internal teams
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• Attend team meetings and assist with ad hoc financial and administrative projects as required.
• Attend relevant industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities when required.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, accuracy and reliability within a fast-paced Travel and Tourism environment
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Creditors Controller / Creditors Clerk Cape Town Central (Observatory to Epping), South Africa - Western Cape, ZA