Job Description – Accounts Processing Clerk
Position : Accounts Processing Clerk
Department : Finance
Location : Cape Town
Reporting to : Accountant
Purpose of the Role
The Accounts Processing Clerk will form part of a team where they will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate processing and reporting of financial data.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties
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Processing of Accounts Payable invoices accurately as per supplier reconciliation
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Liaising with Suppliers to obtain outstanding invoices
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Processing Accounts Receivable invoices as per instructions from the Accountant
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Prepare & reconcile recharge schedules from Accounts Payable entries
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Prepare payment files for upload to banking platform
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Checking and approving invoices on the Purchasing System (Fraxion)
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Assist in maintaining accuracy and completeness of accounting records
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Assist the Accountant with ad hoc tasks
Essential Skills
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Ability to work well within a team as a cooperative member who can hit the ground running picking up the tasks required of them with ease
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Strong persuasive, communication and interpersonal skills
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Aptitude for numbers
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Able to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy
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Analytical and problem-solving skills
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Attention to detail
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Good planning and organizing skills
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Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
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Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Leadership
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Manage own personal development through your PDP (Personal Development Plan). Request training and feedback on performance and strive to improve based on these interventions.
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Adhere to the company's values.
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Take personal responsibility for all issues facing the department, work as a team and mentor/coach new employees as required.
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Communicate with your line manager regularly and make recommendations on improving efficiencies in the department.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
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High School graduate (with Maths and Accounting)
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Certification in finance or bookkeeping advantageous
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
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Experience supporting a strong understanding of basic Bookkeeping Functions.
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Experience working on Accounting computer packages (Syspro ERP would be advantageous)
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High level of computer competency and literacy (proficient in MS Excel is essential)
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Working knowledge of VAT and Income Tax
