Accounts Receivable & Cashbook Clerk at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose:

• We are seeking an organized and efficient Accounts Receivable and Cashbook Clerk to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable transactions, cashbook entries, reconciling related accounts and responding to retail queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, process and reconcile cashbook and accounts receivable entries to resolve retail queries
• Monthly reconciliation of cashbooks
• Prepare and process customer refunds
• Complete the processing of ad hoc accounts receivable invoices
• Maintenance and reconciliation of intercompany loan accounts
• Maintenance of accounts receivable age analysis
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable master files, including onboarding of decorators
• Maintain and reconcile loyalty points
• Prepare monthly balance sheet recons for accounts receivable, cashbooks and related accounts
• Obtain necessary support to release foreign inward transfers
• Provide administrative support to the finance team

Technical Skills:

• Diploma or certificate in accounting, finance or related field would be beneficial
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role would be beneficial
• Good understanding of accounts receivable, cashbook and point of sale processes
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Xero, Syspro and/or Point of Sale experience would be beneficial

Personal skills and attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving/query resolution, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise resilience when facing challenges
• Deadline driven
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a positive hands-on can-do attitude
• Must be positive, energetic, self starter with excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large amounts of data with a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team