Creditors Clerk – Permanent (Cape Town Southern Suburbs)

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑driven Creditors and Stock Controller to support our finance and operations functions in the Cape Town southern suburbs. The role combines supplier and customer account reconciliations, stock receiving and control, returns management, cash‑flow tracking and general finance administration. Ideal candidates thrive on accuracy and can juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Receive, verify and capture stock deliveries against invoices and purchase orders.
• Manage the returns process with suppliers, logging cases and tracking to credit notes or replacements.
• Maintain and update the company cash‑flow spreadsheet.
• Conduct monthly stock takes and keep the asset/equipment register current.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve queries and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Capture supplier invoices/credit notes and support general finance administration duties.

Required profile

• RSA citizen by birth.
• Matric qualification (Accounting as a subject advantageous).
• Relevant bookkeeping, financial accounting or cost & management accounting qualification (Diploma/Higher Certificate, NQF 5/6).
• At least 3 years’ experience in a creditors, accounts payable or stock control role.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Sage Accounting, Pastel, QuickBooks or Xero.
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills.