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Accounts Clerk

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: PC001850/RM

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accounts Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a creditors/accounts payable function and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Pastel (Evolution). A Certificate or Diploma in Accounting is required, along with excellent communication and numeracy skills. The successful candidate will be driven, self-motivated, and ready to contribute to the efficiency of the accounting department.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :           Permanent
SECTOR :           Finance
BASIC SALARY :           Market related
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

3-5 years of experience in a creditors/accounts payable function
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Pastel (Evolution)
Certificate or Diploma in Accounting
Excellent communication and numeracy skills
Driven, self-motivated

DUTIES:

Financial:

Minimize creditors' expenses and contribute to reducing general expenses.

Client:

Ensure accurate, timely, professional, and relevant communication with all stakeholders (e.g., users, service providers).
Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Business Processes:

Maintain accurate records of creditors' information, including client details, amounts outstanding, and payment due dates.
Monitor invoices and ensure all documents (purchase orders, delivery notes, cost centers, etc.) are properly filed.
Prepare creditors' information for approval and process bi-weekly payments to suppliers.
Administer payments according to defined approval processes aligned with the organization’s financial strategy.
Ensure timely and complete payments to suppliers, adhering to service level agreements (if applicable).
Keep stakeholders informed regarding payment progress, including payment dates and proof of payment.
Generate reports and statements, reconcile creditors’ books weekly/monthly, ensuring completeness and timeliness of creditors' data for further accounting processes.
Monitor and input information related to cash flow.
Reconcile commissions deposited to commission statements and manage bookkeeping accordingly.
Perform general accounts reconciliation tasks and bookkeeping (e.g., commissions vs. commission statements).
Assist in audit preparation, making information available and resolving assigned audit queries.
Keep accurate records of personal activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement in individual and team performance.
Participate in ad hoc projects.

Learning and Growth:

Commit to organizational values and live the Company way.
Ensure continuous self-development and share knowledge with the team.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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About Status Staffing

Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.