Debtors Cerk

Our client in the FMCG industry has a position available for an experienced Debtors Clerk  in their Wellington branch. Travel to the Paarl branch will also be required. 

Purpose: Process the daily and monthly invoice capturing of the company. Be responsible for ensuring that the company’s debtors accounts are up to date and accurate.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Accounting.
• Accounting qualification or Equivalent (Advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years ‘experience.
• A working knowledge of bookkeeping and bookkeeping procedures
• Knowledge on Pastel Pervasive V18 based accounts and Nav BC accounting program.
• Excellent working knowledge in MS Office.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work under pressure;
• Assertive;
• Communicate in a professional manner;
• High attention to detail;
• Ability to function independently;
• Innovative thinker;
• Organizational skills;
• Deadline driven;
• Ability to build credible relationships with internal and external clients and;
• Ability to maintain discipline in the workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create customer accounts on Nav, ensure that customer details are correct and are verified annually.
• Perform supplier reconciliations in preparing requisitions for payments.
• Ensure that invoices are generated correctly and processed and updated daily.
• Ensure that the banking details on supplier invoices match that of the creditor being paid.
• Do month end statements and meet specific submission requirements by customer within 5 days of month end.
• Deal with queries from creditors and staff regarding payments.
• Following up on overdue/outstanding balances. Discuss overdue accounts with management prior to placing accounts on hold.
• Load new creditors on the online banking system.
• Assist in preparation of cost/profit centre reports, by maintaining and providing analytical assist in the preparation of quarterly reports.
• Ensure that all the relevant documents are filed correctly on a daily basis in accordance with sound financial and auditing requirements.
• Assist with balance sheet recons during the course of the month and the finalization at month end.
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Building a good relationship with customers
• Ensure all finance filing is up to date and accurate.
• Ad hoc duties and responsibilities assigned by Senior Management.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.