Creditors Clerk – United Herzlia Schools, Cape Town
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
United Herzlia Schools is a highly respected, independent Jewish Day School based in Cape Town. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Creditors Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. This position is central to our procurement and payment workflows and demands strong organisational skills, excellent supplier management, and a high level of administrative efficiency.
You will play a key role in maintaining accurate supplier records, processing payments, handling purchase orders, supporting audits, and contributing to the smooth financial operations of the school.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process purchase orders (POs) in EdAdmin and maintain accurate supplier records
- Prepare, verify and reconcile supplier statements and payment documentation
- Negotiate pricing and settlement discounts with suppliers
- Ensure POPI compliance in maintaining supplier records
- Procure goods and services at the best quality and price
- Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding procurement and payments
- Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle including matching POs, invoices, delivery notes and reconciling statements
- Coordinate termly school orders and manage credit card reconciliations
- File and archive all financial documentation and assist with audit preparation
- Maintain accurate digital and physical records
- Provide general finance and administrative support to the Finance Manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a creditors/accounts payable role
- Proven experience with procurement processes and supplier management
- Relevant finance or administrative qualification (advantageous)
- Proficient in email and Google Sheets/Excel
- Familiarity with EdAdmin or similar financial systems (advantageous).
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers and departments
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Ability to work and communicate with team.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive in resolving payment and invoice queries
- High attention to detail and thorough record-keeping
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
4. General
- POPI compliance awareness
- Willingness to undergo background and employment checks.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin, Office & Support, Finance |
| Location: | Highlands Estate, Cape Town |
| Reporting to: | Finance Manager |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent |
| Hours of work: | Full time |
| Salary range: | Market-related salary with competitive benefits. 20 days leave per year plus annual shutdown, as well as Jewish holidays. |
| Closing date for applications: | 28 November 2025 |
| Interested? | Click on the Apply Now / Download Application button above |