SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK / EAST LONDON – The successful Candidate will Drive, Manage, Deliver and plan all specifically assigned finance related tasks of the business and assist the accountant to make sound business choices within their specific department / role.
Minimum Requirements: (copy of matric, drivers and qualifications to be submitted with application)
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
Bookkeeping / Finance related qualification
Clothing retail experience is beneficial
Valid Driver’s License
Proficient in Pastel
Computer literate, Advanced Excel Skills
Competencies (skills and attributes):
Ability and Adaptable when working under pressure
Ability to use own initiative
Good communication Skills on all levels
A proven ability to manage staff and ensure maximum productivity
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent numeracy skills
Problem solving skills
Accuracy and good eye for detail
Key Accountabilities:
Capture trade creditor invoices onto Pastel Evolution and excel creditors list.
Capture trade creditor payments onto Pastel Evolution and excel creditor ledger.
Accurate recording of payments within credit payment terms and polices.
Accurate supporting documentation to be attached to reconciliations.
Accurate verification of supporting documentation (VAT no. amount, order no., authorization etc.)
Reconcile trade creditors accounts to supplier statements.
Preparation of monthly creditors reconciliations and submission for review.
Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items.
Check on outstanding queries on reconciliations.
Follow up and handling of trade creditor queries.
Identify supplier queries and resolve in a speedy manner.
Update AP sheet bi-weekly (Wednesday & Friday).
Identify potential early payment discounts.
Negotiate payment terms with suppliers and raise any discount opportunities with the finance manager.
Send proof of payment to suppliers adhoc.
Ensure trade creditors filing system is up-to-date.
Ensure trade creditor filing system is order and easy to follow.
Archiving
Follow up on outstanding paperwork from Warehouse
Tick off paperwork as/when received from Warehouse
Keep record of supplier details and terms.
Keep supplier details and terms up to date.
Assist auditors (internal & external) with requisite documentation / information
Salary – Market Related (depending on experience)
Undertakings:
MIE Criminal, Fraud, Qualification Verification & Combined Credit Checks
Computer and Psychometric assessments
Reference checks
Application Process:
Online applications will receive preference, ensure you upload a head and shoulder photo, alternatively E-mail CV with qualifications and recent head and shoulder photo to solutions@workafrica.co.za, ensure you use "ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK" as a reference in the subject field. Please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 4 weeks.
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