Creditors Clerk Full-time Position at Motus

Motus, a leading automotive group in South Africa, is seeking a dedicated and meticulous Creditors Clerk to join its finance team at the Haval/BYD dealership in Kempton Park. This pivotal full-time role involves the precise management of creditor accounts, ensuring the accuracy and timely processing of all financial transactions related to suppliers. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining the efficiency of the accounts payable processes, contributing directly to the financial health and operational smoothness of the dealership. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop expertise in financial administration within a dynamic and fast-paced automotive retail environment, collaborating closely with various internal departments to support overarching business objectives and uphold stringent financial compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and meticulously verifying supplier invoices, ensuring strict adherence to company policies and financial regulations.
• Assisting in the comprehensive reconciliation of creditor statements, diligently investigating and resolving any discrepancies or anomalies that may arise.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all creditor accounts, ensuring that all payments are processed efficiently and within agreed-upon terms.
• Serving as a primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams, facilitating clear and effective communication regarding payment queries, issues, or account status updates.
• Preparing and submitting payment batches in strict accordance with established payment schedules and internal controls.
• Monitoring and regularly reporting on creditor aging, providing insights and assisting in the management of cash flow projections to optimize financial planning.
• Generating monthly reports on accounts payable activities and key performance metrics, offering valuable data for financial analysis and decision-making.
• Assisting in the meticulous maintenance of financial documents and actively contributing to audit preparations, ensuring all records are complete and readily accessible.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant South African tax regulations, including VAT and other statutory requirements, in all creditor-related transactions.
• Collaborating with procurement and operational teams to streamline invoice approval workflows and enhance overall financial efficiency.

Why Join the Company

How to Apply

* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• Proven experience in a creditors or accounts payable role, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices relevant to creditors management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, including the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and efficiently resolving discrepancies.
• Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or business administration (preferred).
• Familiarity with ERP systems or other financial management software (preferred).
• Experience in the automotive industry or a related sector (preferred).
• Knowledge of South African tax regulations and compliance requirements (preferred).