South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa, is inviting suitably qualified and experienced finance professionals to apply for a permanent Finance Officer: Creditors Clerk position within its Finance Management Division. This opportunity is based at Kempton Park, Gauteng, and is ideal for candidates with strong accounts payable, SAP, and financial control experience.
If you have a solid background in creditors management and are looking to grow your career within a reputable aviation organisation, this role could be the perfect fit.
Finance Officer: Creditors Clerk – Job Details
- Employer: South African Airways (SAA)
- Job Title: Finance Officer: Creditors Clerk
- Reference Number: SAA260126-1
- Division: Finance
- Business Unit: Finance Management
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Grade: AL4-1
- Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Finance Officer: Creditors Clerk role at South African Airways is to ensure the timeous and accurate payment of suppliers while optimising supplier payment terms without disrupting the supply of materials and services. The role also focuses on maintaining approved vendor records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and verifying that all documentation is correctly authorised before payment processing.
Key Responsibilities and Principal Accountabilities
Creditors and Vendor Management
- Maintain the Creditors Master File in accordance with approved procedures and controls.
- Create and amend supplier records only after line manager approval.
- Load and manage vendor accounts on SAP and AMOS systems.
- Liaise with Supply Chain Management, Technical Materials, and Sales & Marketing on supplier-related matters.
Invoice Processing and Payments
- Capture invoices timeously on SAP and AMOS to ensure accurate financial period reporting.
- Ensure payments are made in line with contracts, purchase orders, and approved requisitions.
- Perform three-way matching before all payments.
- Send proof of payment and remittance advice immediately after payment.
Reconciliations, Reporting, and Accruals
- Prepare and submit monthly supplier, creditor, and vendor reconciliations.
- Produce monthly creditor age analysis reports.
- Raise and manage monthly accruals and reverse them upon receipt of invoices.
- Produce monthly upfront payment reports for pro-forma invoices.
Cash Flow and Financial Coordination
- Contribute to cash flow management through weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Liaise with Human Resources, Technical Materials, and other departments on payment planning.
- Work closely with the Financial Officer: Bank and Final Accounts on cash-related matters.
Local and Foreign Supplier Payments
- Prepare and propose payment requests for local and foreign suppliers.
- Request foreign currency funding for foreign supplier payments.
- Upload supplier details to Standard Bank and CITI Bank payment platforms.
Compliance and General Duties
- Respond timeously to requests from internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Maintain proper financial records that are easily retrievable.
- Attend to supplier queries promptly and escalate where required.
- Be available for emergency payments when necessary.
- Contribute positively to teamwork, workplace culture, and health and safety standards.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Essential
- Matric (Grade 12) with Financial Accounting
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Creditors / Accounts Payable within a medium to large organisation
Advantageous
- BCom Degree majoring in Financial Accounting
- 5 years’ experience in Financial Management
How to apply
Apply here online for Finance Officer: Creditors Clerk-South African Airways (SAA)
Closing date: 02 February 2026