Finance Clerk
Department: Finance
About the Company
Chenshia, is a dynamic evolving lifestyle and homeware business that supplies curated products across major retail, marketplace and e-commerce channels. We're a young and ambitious team where employees are given real responsibilities and exposure across the business. It is a fast-paced environment where you can really learn and grow your skills.
About the Role
We are seeking a young, detail-oriented and organised Finance Clerk to join our Finance team. This is a high-volume, accuracy-driven role, ideal for an individual who is passionate about accounting and enjoys contributing to a fast-paced business operating, within the Home & Living retail sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed on time, and payments are prepared in accordance with company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture and process supplier invoices accurately in the accounting system, ensuring correct account coding, VAT treatment and period allocation.
- Perform monthly supplier reconciliations by matching supplier statements to the accounting ledger and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare payment packs for scheduled payment runs, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and ready for authorisation.
- Reconcile e-commerce platform settlement accounts by matching payouts to platform remittances and investigating any outstanding variances.
- Maintain and distribute the aged creditors report, providing commentary on overdue balances and proposed payment plans aligned with cash flow forecasts.
- Respond to supplier queries professionally and provide payment confirmations where required.
- Assist with foreign supplier payments across multiple currencies, ensuring all documentation is accurate and payment instructions are correctly prepared.
- Support the month-end close process by preparing creditor reconciliation files and aged payable schedules within required deadlines.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure all documentation is filed in accordance with company policies.
- Identify and escalate unreconciled items, duplicate payments or any irregular transactions.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications
- Diploma in Financial Accounting or a BCom in Accounting (minimum NQF Level 6).
Experience
- Minimum of 1–3 years' experience in a dedicated Accounts Payable or Bookkeeping role.
Systems Knowledge
- Essential: Xero & Sage Accounting Software.
Technical Skills
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Advantageous
- Experience working with multi-currency transactions.
- Exposure to import, wholesale or distribution environments.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is reliable, organised and able to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment. They take ownership of their work, communicate professionally with suppliers and colleagues, and are committed to maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
This position is for candidates who are looking to grow and develop in their careers! We are a growing company and therefore want our employees to grow with us!
Application Question(s):
- Where are you currently located (city, suburb)?
- What is your current monthly CTC & what is your expected monthly CTC?
- Please detail your experience on the Xero software:
- How much experience do you have with the following:
- Processing Invoices
- Reconciling Invoices with Bank Statements
- Please detail your experience on Sage:
- What are your career aspirations, and how would this role help you achieve that?
Work Location: In person
