Accounting Clerk

Job description

• Grade 12 (a finance or accounting certificate/diploma is advantageous)
• 1+ year experience in finance processing, junior bookkeeping, or similar role
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier account reconciliation
• Willingness to work in a warehouse-based office environment
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive team player willing to assist beyond core duties when needed
• You should be trustworthy, efficient, and organised.

• Providing support to the Accounting Department
• Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
• Processing of both Debtors and Creditors with month-end reconciliations
• Accurate data entry processing
• Cashbook processing and reconciliations
• Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
• Ad hoc financial reporting
• Assist with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
• Maintaining a database, ensuring that records are complete and current.
• Updating ledgers, researching, and resolving discrepancies.
• Abiding by all company procedures and accounting principles.
• Responding appropriately to a suppliers, clients, and internal requests.
• Ensuring Accounting Department runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Freight Account Reconciliations and Invoicing thereof.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of AR/AP and financial document flow.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Hands on experience with Sage Pastel Partner
• Excellent English
• Excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy