We've got an exciting, brand new opportunity at Ackermans as to join our Finance team. This Clerk: Support services role will ensure accurate and timeous payments of non-stock creditors according to company specifications and procedures.

We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

QUALIFICATIONS required:

 Essential:

• National Diploma/ National Certificate Financial Accounting

Preferred:

• B Comm Degree (Accounts) /BTech

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Strong financial administration skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

• Effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Good knowledge of basic finance principles, procedures, and applications

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS required:

 Essential:

• 2 - 3 Years relevant accounts payable experience, including strong reconciliation ability

 Preferred:

• Retail experience

SKILLS required:

• Computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook(email)

• SAP (advantageous)

• Ability to work with large volumes of invoices

• Attention to detail

• Teamwork and able to function independently

• Time Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

1) Non-Stock Payments

1.1) Process & match invoices

• Ensure supplier invoice is valid as per VAT requirements

• Verify & release purchase order requests for payments

• Report and follow up on outstanding invoices or accruals

1.2) Perform supplier payment reconciliations

• To agreed specifications

• To agreed deadlines

• Maintain checklist of supplier reconciliations

1.3) Supplier Payment Process

• Ensure payment is done as per agreed supplier payment terms

• Ensure all completed reconciliations match to amounts on supplier due requirements report

• Adhere to cashflow requirements

2) Reporting

2.1) GRIR Report

• Review Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt report

• Follow up on outstanding items

• Ensure the monthly vendor account is received and submitted for payment

2.2) Supplier Ageing Report

• Review supplier Ageing report

• Follow up on overdue items

2.3) First approve BEST GL reconciliations

• Provide reasons for outstanding items

3) Team Participation, Communication, and other Ad-hoc duties

• Displays commitment to team vision and mission

• Responsiveness to customer needs and queries

• Act as back up when fellow Phadimas are absent or on leave

• Assist with additional requests, when required