Creditors Assistant - Grain Field Chickens Head office, Reitz

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

To perform financial administrative work that ensures the accurate and on-time payment of creditors, and that reconciliations are performed in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• National Diploma and/ or Advanced Certificate preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience on Creditors.
• Financial Skills (Processing of invoices, Payments & Reconciliation of Accounts, working knowledge of Reconciliations).
• Financial management systems knowledge (Sage, Accpac 300, Navision).
• Must be computer literate - Microsoft Package.
• A willingness to work overtime where requested.

• Receive and verify invoices and all relevant documentation to process payments for creditors.
• Follow up on all missing documentation.
• Complete company specific creditors reports.
• Ensure that payments have been authorized according to the required financial procedures.
• Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions according to the relevant accounting system for payment authorization.
• Monitor accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Forward transfer proofs, cheques and receipts to suppliers.
• Attend to queries from suppliers.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of creditors accounts.
• Maintain updated supplier files and relevant details.
• Maintain a current and accurate filing system for the creditors' function.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

• Basic financial understanding.
• Understanding of the different reports and documents.
• Understanding of the different functions and departments in the company.
• Supplier-related information as required to fulfil the creditors' function.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills - written & verbal.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.

VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.