AP Rentals Clerk (6 month contract)

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. Were a purpose-led business, and on this team, youll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

Were the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The finance team at TFG provides the highest level of financial support and expertise across the entire business. This includes budget and expense control, inventory control, tax, compliance, cash flow, audits, trading and non-trading accounts, asset management and reporting. They work collaboratively to make sure that all aspects of our business are running optimally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Vendor Master data is correctly updated and Landlords receive all remittance advices;
• Update and align Store Master data with store trading status and utility information;
• Ensure that all queries and complaints are timeously resolved;
• Process all monthly rental payments across all trading divisions;
• Process all monthly payments for all store utility contracts and accounts across all trading divisions;
• Monitor and assess all unpaid utilities and ensure the resolution of all exceptions;
• Process any outstanding utility arrear accounts for TFG stores - do the initial investigation and advise on any over or underpayments;
• Ensure that all overpayments for rentals are accurately and speedily recovered from Landlords;
• Extract monthly interfaces of SAP and SAP FI for relevant contracts to ensure accuracy of payments (completing RERAPP Vendor and profit centre checks);
• Review vendor debit balances for validity and accuracy and make relevant journal adjustments;
• Process vendor information changes and update on required systems;
• Ensure that all Vendor Master data is correctly updated and Landlords receive all remittance advices;
• Update and align Store Master data with store trading status and utility information;
• Ensure that all queries and complaints are timeously resolved;
• Update USD based contracts in SAP with the correct exchange rates applied;
• Update municipal rates in SAP, as and when required to ensure accurate rates on system;
• Perform the processing and closing of municipal accounts payments for closed stores;

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric required, with an advanced Diploma or equivalent Certificate in Finance/Accounting as preferable
• 1-3 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in the Property division is advantageous

Skills:

• Strong computer skills with good functional knowledge
• Planning skills

Behaviours:

• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.