AP Clerk: DC at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Position Description:

AP Clerk: DC

• The AP Clerk within the Accounts Payable SSC function will support the AP Supervisor: DC, to ensure that all DC Merchandise creditors are paid accurately and timeously.
• This role will be responsible for ensuring deliverables are executed as per the time and quality standards agreed in the Accounts Payable SLAs.

Job Requirements
Skills and attributes

• Strong computer skills with good working knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Planning skills

Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant working experience

Qualification

• Matric required, with an advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance/Accounting as preferable

Key Performance Areas

• Process all DC merchandise creditors’ payments and associated activities as per agreed SLA;
• Follow up on unacknowledged stock;
• Check invoices against the SAP system and check for discrepancies;
• Issue claims to suppliers for returns;
• Process all journals and journal adjustments;
• Complete monthly remittance accurately and timeously;
• Perform and complete all supplier account reconciliations and communicate to suppliers accordingly;
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping for all accounting activities for audit purposes;
• Respond to merchandise supplier queries and escalate to the responsible stakeholders if necessary;
• Adhere to regulatory payment requirements;
• Work alongside the Accounts Payable teams to ensure all month end and year end processes are accurate and completed as per the agreed timelines and guidelines;
• Check all statements and where discrepancies have not been resolved, escalate timeously to the AP Supervisor: DC.