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Senior Clerk – Creditors | AVBOB | Pretoria

AVBOB is seeking a Senior Clerk – Creditors to join its Finance Department in Pretoria. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in creditor administration, invoice processing and account reconciliations.

Job Information

  • Employer: AVBOB
  • Job Title: Senior Clerk – Creditors
  • Job Reference: 805SNCL04
  • Department: 805 – Finance Funeral
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Industry: Finance / Human Resources
  • Advert Date: 21 July 2026

About the Position

The Senior Clerk will form part of the Finance team and play an important role in maintaining accurate creditor and municipal account records.

The position involves the processing and verification of municipal invoices, payment administration, General Ledger reconciliations and resolving outstanding financial items. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders and ensure that financial processes comply with company policies and controls.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Invoice and Creditor Processing

  • Capture, prepare and process municipal invoices on the Creditor Management System (CMS).
  • Ensure invoices are processed according to finance policies and procedures.
  • Check supporting documentation before invoices are processed.
  • Verify that payment documentation is complete, accurate and properly authorised.
  • Ensure municipal accounts are paid according to agreed payment cycles.

Reconciliations

  • Perform General Ledger reconciliations for municipal accounts.
  • Identify discrepancies and outstanding reconciling items.
  • Investigate and clear reconciling items within required timeframes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Financial Controls

  • Follow established financial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure banking detail changes are properly authorised.
  • Maintain appropriate financial controls throughout the processing cycle.
  • Support compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Administration and Support

  • Communicate with relevant stakeholders regarding municipal accounts and financial queries.
  • Handle ad-hoc Finance Department requests.
  • Provide relief support to colleagues performing similar functions.
  • Assist with maintaining efficient and accurate financial administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • A Finance-related qualification.
  • At least 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Relevant experience in creditors, accounts payable or financial administration is beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

  • High attention to detail.
  • Strong administrative abilities.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Strong numerical and reconciliation abilities.
  • Ability to work accurately with financial information.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of financial controls and compliance.
  • Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

This position would suit someone who is organised, reliable, accurate and comfortable working with financial records and deadlines. Candidates should be able to identify discrepancies, follow established procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy when processing creditor transactions.

Employment Equity

AVBOB is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. The organisation promotes from within wherever possible and states that preference will be given to suitably qualified individuals from previously disadvantaged groups in South Africa.

Important Details

Position: Senior Clerk – Creditors
Company: AVBOB
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Reference: 805SNCL04
Employment: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Experience: 2–3 years
Qualification: Grade 12 + Finance-related qualification
Positions: 1

Note: The supplied vacancy information does not specify a closing date. Applicants should check the official vacancy page for the current application status and closing information.

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