Accounts Clerk at Hire Resolve

• Are you a highly accurate, organized, and self-driven finance professional looking for a foundational role in a fast-paced manufacturing/FMCG environment?
• Our client, a leading manufacturing entity in Northern Cape Town, is seeking a meticulous Accounts Clerk to focus primarily on the Accounts Payable function while providing crucial support for inventory management and stock-taking activities. This role is essential for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial and inventory records.

Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP)

• Invoice Processing: Process all supplier invoices accurately.
• Document Matching: Match purchase orders, delivery notes, Goods Received Notes (GRNs), and invoices.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Query Resolution: Communicate with suppliers via phone, email, and in-person to resolve billing queries and discrepancies.
• Payment Tracking: Follow up on overdue invoices and payments.
• Supplier Management: Facilitate new supplier credit applications or increases in existing limits.

Administration & Compliance

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable and inventory transactions.
• Filing: Maintain organized filing systems for financial records (electronic and paper).
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Perform other administrative tasks as required by the Finance Department.

Inventory Support

• Stock Take: Assist with the coordination and execution of weekly stock take activities.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the Finance and Production teams to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience is essential, with FMCG experience recommended.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Working knowledge of Syspro is recommended.

Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently but also function effectively as a team player.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.