General Ledger Clerk FTC at RCL Foods

Job Description    
At RCL FOODS our purpose is “We Grow What Matters”.

• We are a deeply rooted South African business and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "We Grow What Matters" placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.
• We have the opportunity within our BSO function for a General Ledger Clerk FTC to join our Finance team based in Pretoria.
• The purpose of this role is to to maintain the General Ledger within the Finance team.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Accounting or relevant tertiary Finance qualification.
• 2 to 3 years General Ledger experience including extensive exposure to and utilisation of SAP/Syspro application.

Duties & Responsibilities    

General Ledger Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of General Ledger accounts within deadlines.
• Analyse Monthly General Ledger Reconciliations to ensure that all reconciling items are valid and that there are no unusual items on the reconciliation that need to be re-allocated.
• Consolidate at National Head Office Reconciliations for GL accounts that are also used by the regional teams
• Ensures that year-end reconciliations/schedules in support of specific General Ledger accounts are completed.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.
• Prepare and complete reconciliation of Inter-company accounts and follow up on queries/reconciling items.

Journals

• Review all journal entries received and ensure that all journals are appropriately authorised before capture
• Capture normal and accrual journal entries, including routine monthly transactions, re-allocations and provisions, ensuring correct account allocations.
• Capture all journals entries prepared at Head Office.
• Prepare and capture ad-hoc journal entries as required by Manager.
• Backup for Cash Book Clerk
• Perform the functions of the Cash Book clerk to fill in as a backup when necessary

Administration

• File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Teamwork and Self-Management
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.