Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounts Clerk to support our finance department. You will be responsible for managing creditors, maintaining petty cash, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting requirements.

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Creditors Function

 

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously
• Request and reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare and send banking details link to suppliers

 

2. Petty Cash Management

 

• Manage and control petty cash
• Ensure all petty cash transactions are supported with valid documentation
• Perform regular petty cash reconciliations

 

3. Journals and Invoice Processing

 

• Process standard monthly invoices and journals
• Ensure proper allocation of costs to relevant accounts

 

4. Bank Accounts

 

• Process transactions for minor bank accounts
• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items

 

 

5. Balance Sheet Support

 

• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation
• Identify and escalate discrepancies for review
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6. BEE Reporting

 

• Maintain supplier records on the BEE system
• Request supplier certificates as needed

 

 

7. General Support

 

• Process third party disbursements as well as ad-hoc invoices to client accounts
• Ordering of stationery
• Assist the Financial Accountant by preparing VAT forms
• Perform ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required

 

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in XERO.
• Strong administration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills ;
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials;
• Intermediate excel skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines;
• Approachable and well presented;

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Company Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Group Life
• Pension Fund