Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance
Job description
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company committed to leading global change in the way people build and live?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity to work within a leading manufacturer of building products in the outdoor living segment.
The ideal candidate to fill the role of Administrative Clerk and will play a pivotal role within the accounts department.
The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or a booking qualification and/or appropriate experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring internal controls are adequately carried out and documented, including preparation of weekly/monthly payment runs and processing of supporting documentation.
- Provide the payables exposure to the Financial Manager weekly/monthly.
- Recording of supplier invoices ensuring compliance with VAT legislation.
- Reconciling supplier accounts and requesting statements from suppliers.
- Preparing payment remittances to suppliers on a timely basis
- Preparing month end payables/creditors reconciliations.
- Follow up and report on reconciling differences.
- Analyse recorded expense base and report on potential saving opportunities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Achievement Focus: Deadline orientated.
- Good Communicator: Communicate effectively with various business stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Be willing to learn and take on new challenges.
- Problem Solving: Solve reconciling differences.
- Business Acumen: Identify cost saving opportunities in the business.
- Business Ethics: Ensure all transaction are conducted ethically.
- Cooperation: Collaborate with the organisation to meet deadlines and outcomes.
- Technical Expertise: Record transactions accurately on a timely basis.
- Attendance and Punctuality: Full time work attendance.
- Personal Appearance: Always appear neat and professional.
- Professionalism: Treat all stakeholders with respect.
Qualifications and Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- High School Matric or equivalent and appropriate tertiary accounting or booking qualification and/or appropriate experience in a similar role.
- Minimum of 2 years in a comparable position in a growing small to medium sized organisation.
- Demonstrated track record in performing the same or a similar role.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- System experience with SAP would be beneficial.
- Happy to take a hands-on approach.
- A mindset of operational excellence (continuous improvement).
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click the apply button, complete the online form and upload your CV. Please note that only one application per person will be accepted. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
