Admin Clerk at Puratos

Full Job Description
DO YOU HAVE THE APPITITE TO GROW YOUR MAGIC?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.
Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 9000 employees in 75 countries, with a consolidated turnover of over €2 billion in 2019. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Based at Cape Town to further strengthen our local Finance team, we are currently seeking a:

• ADMIN CLERK - (Cape Town, South Africa)
• Reporting directly to the Branch and Operations Manager, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for:
• Providing/or assisting the Branch/Operations/finance with the daily administrative functions of the branch.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Involved in the daily cash banking process by preparing the FG bag for daily collection as well as drawing out the cash for our Petty cash re-imbursements.
• Assist in the de-briefing of drivers’ log sheets and invoices (checked for all proof of deliveries (PODs) and correct chain store paperwork); followed up with missing invoices with warehouse/drivers.
• Assist on balancing of the drivers’ log sheets to their drop slips on a daily basis and report this to Debtors Supervisor.
• Assist debtors in daily filing.
• Email PODs and credit notes requested by customers.
• Couriering of monthly statements and PODs – certain chain stores.
• Perform reception duties at the branch.
• Be prepared to assist in any other department for general admin duties.

PROFILE

• Matric (Grade 12); Basic Business Administration or Accounting Diploma preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year in a Financial Background; food sector (FMCG) preferable
• Languages: English is a prerequisite
• Computer literacy: Office computer (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and SysPro experience would be an advantage
• Dynamic and professional attitude. bilingual, good telephonic and communication skills.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Collaborating effectively: spontaneously helps team members, networking, sharing info/results.
• Communicating effectively: actively listening, negotiating, reporting, provides clear explanations that are easy to follow.
• Driving performances: results-driven, planning & prioritizing, solving problems
• Improving continuously: adapts flexibly to changes, open to learn from feedback
• Managing customer needs: understanding customer environment, builds and maintains relationship of customers, implement most suitable solutions that meet customer expectations.