Creditors Clerk

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ROLE SUMMARY
The Creditors Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the accounts payable are completed in a prompt, consistent and correct manner and to manage electronic payments in the correct payment terms.
He/she will be responsible for accounts payable specifically related to selected hospitals or clinics in a region.
He/she will be responsible for all management reports for these selected hospitals or clinics
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
Creditors’ function
Full function of creditors up to pre-payment level for consolidation group payments
Liaise day to day with the hospital /clinic to ensure all invoices are received for the 3-way match (invoice verification)
Ensure that the GR IR account are cleared by month end before start of reconciliations
Ensure that all documents are received on price claims and goods returns
Scrutinise accounts payable to ensure all data is processed onto the correct supplier account
Collate all supplier statements during the month end
Ensure that no settlement discount will be forfeited
Ensure that month end deadlines at met
Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times as set out for CPD n the CSA
Creditors reconciliations
Reconcile creditors books with 100% accuracy and in line with CPD protocol
Complete an accurate reconciliation to the supplier statement
Ensure 3-way match invoice verification is correctly captured to the vendor’s account
Obtain authorisation for manual capturing from hospital / clinic and CPD Manager before processing
Reporting
All filing of reconciliations and supporting documentation must be done per hospital / clinic
Ensure that the outstanding invoice schedule are sent to the hospital / clinic to ensure accruals are raised by the finance team
Assist in resolving outstanding invoices with the units within 60 days
Follow up on all outstanding reconciliation items and claims within 60 days
Manage the accuracy of several management reporting to the creditors control account
Save all reports as per CPD requirements
Customer services
Provide feedback on any queries that may arise
Ensure that remittances are sent to supplier to accurately allocate the payments
Address customer needs and concerns
Pro-actively identify and resolve conflict and problem solving
Teamwork
Actively participate as a member of the CPD team to achieve goals
Communicate effectively to assist other team players
Personal and professional development
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
Build and maintain stakeholder
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
5 years creditors experience and book value of R20 million.
High volume of pressure and team player
Dealing with high volume creditors and deadlines driven
Extensive computer skills, Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of accounting packages is an advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Knowledge of accounting packages is an advantage
NON-MANAGERIAL/ SPECIALIST SKILLS
Customer Focus and Service Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors, and any other person that requires a relationship
Continuous Improvement
The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
Personal Work Ethic
Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships
Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication
The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork
Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge
The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means
NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
At Netcare, our core value is care.
We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
We care about the truth in all our actions.
We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
The Netcare Way
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:
Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.
Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.