Career Opportunities at VKB Group

Job Description

The Production Manager will be responsible for the successful management of all the operational (procurement, operator maintenance, production, quality, and human resources) aspects of the company to ensure production targets are met and that the finished product meet the required quality standards as set by the company.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Production-/ Operational Management will serve as recommendation.
• Proficiency in the MS Office package
• At least 8- 10 years’ experience within a similar environment.
• Proven working knowledge of quality controls and processes in a similar industry.
• Extensive experience with production lines and production machinery
• Square bottom or Triumph machinery experience as well as flexographic printing or packaging experience will serve as recommendation.
• Proven track record of people management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate and manage the various sub-departments (procurement, production, quality, and logistics) in order to achieve agreed upon goals of the company.
• Ensure operational efficiency by effectively managing raw materials, stock, production, operator maintenance and staff.
• Successfully manage the operating expenses of the sub-departments, mentioned above, on a continuous basis.
• Ensure compliance with VKB’s internal policies and procedures as well as any legislation pertaining to the business unit, regarding the sub-departments mentioned.
• Oversee staff to ensure that policies and procedures within the operational section of the company are compiled, reviewed and implemented.
• Develop and implement control measures to mitigate risks and limit unnecessary costs or losses.
• Continuous liaison with suppliers and internal departments to maintain long term relationships.
• Work closely with the marketing- and sales team to provide excellent service to clients.
• Develop employees by identifying training needs and implementing training interventions to address those needs.
• Stay abreast of relevant legislation, technologies, techniques and processes by attending workshops, seminars and training interventions.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiation/persuasive skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to plan and provide clear direction
• Problem solving and decisive decision making ability
• Excellent people- and relationship management skills
• Ability to create and maintain discipline within the department.
• Have a high work ethic and driven personality.

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About you:

• You are keen to join one of the most dynamic and leading agricultural companies in South Africa,
• You want to be part of a Finance department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group.
• You are able to work under pressure and still keep the business processes going.
• You have a strong controls background that will drive decision making
• You have an interest in Controls , IT, Business and Finance Environment
• You have a proven track record to be Inquisitive, Thorough, Diplomatic and Creative.
• You have the ability to step back and see the bigger picture and keep perspective in pressured and dynamic circumstances.
• You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
• You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team.

About this role:

This role is located within the Finance Department as part of the Financial Controller Team. The Assistant Financial Controller will report to the Financial Controller: VKB Group.

The Assistant Financial Controller will be responsible to work with the Financial Managers and Financial Controller of the different VKB entities to ensure a sound and accurate system environment. As part of the Financial Controller process, activities will include documenting the operational environment, ensuring the setup of the system agrees to the specifications of the environment and improving the system to adhere to the requirements of the financial managers/operational managers.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Applicable Bachelor’s degree in Finance related field preferred.
• Experience In Microsoft Dynamics will be preferred.
• Knowledge of dimension use and BI reporting will be highly regarded.
• Ability to manage expectations from management.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Fully bilingual; exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations.
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure.
• Good communication skills in written and oral format.
• Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results on time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of information that will be used to transfer ERP systems for all the companies
• Standardization of any new system requests and current information/setups to align with the whole VKB Group
• Taking responsibility for assigned tasks to enhance the control environments of VKB Group.
• Designing, testing, and implementing system requests as received by the BAU and Strategic projects team.
• Keeping the system databases updated with the latest approved requests.
• Updating the ERP with the latest financial information.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest developments and use of ERP systems.
• Report on the progression of activities in a structured and metric manner to allow tracking.
• Deliver services to the Financial and Operational managers of the highest standard.

Skills

• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Compliance
• Accurate
• Analytical
• Conflict handling
• Be able to work under pressure

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Job Description

Provide hands-on expertise and leadership by managing a team of employees in own department, thereby ensuring the achievement of budgeted targets, adherence to all compliance requirements, sound relationships with all stakeholders and overall growth and sustainability of customer accounts.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• A Production-related Qualification preferred.
• PME or PMI Certificate required.
• Min. 3 years’ supervisory experience in Production.
• Processing plant experience within a poultry abattoir environment.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards required.
• Fully knowledgeable about Islamic slaughter criteria.
• Must be a Muslim.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required. 

Duties and Responsibility.

• Will be fully responsible for the supervision of the Receiving Department incl. the slaughterers, in own shift of responsibility. 
• Ensure all slaughterers always comply with the halaal slaughter guidelines and criteria.
• Where applicable, will assist with the selection of halaal slaughterers.
• May be rotated to other departments/ shifts where appropriate/ necessary.
• Management of the day-to-day activities and out puts of the team in department.
• Train and mentor his team to improve performance / efficiencies and controls in department.
• Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within team and to develop a training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
• Organizes daily meetings and utilize information from department to make management decisions on.
• Manages all the relevant staff in terms to facilitate attainment of targets and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI’s and institutes corrective action if necessary.
• Drives company culture and morale within the team.
• Supports and advises all staff on the execution of their tasks.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
• Plan and manage leave roster and register.
• Implement ongoing shop-floor system and measurement of all departments against set standards.
• Optimize labour and supervision to ensure all personnel are utilized effectively and adjust needs as plant requirements change.
• Optimizing cost savings and cost control in department.
• Daily facility / equipment inspections and handovers between shifts in place.
• Operational planning and execution of production plan on daily basis.
• Manage department to achieve production targets at lowest possible cost.
• Adhere to all product specifications, audit requirements and product quality.
• Constantly find ways to improve yield, efficiencies and throughput.
• Check that best operating practices are adhered to, and that the relevant data is recorded.
• Ensure machinery and equipment and labour required for production is all in good working order and sufficient.
• Drive / Implement and manage hourly targets.
• Reduce consumption and waste on key operating cost components, where possible.
• Authorize stores requisitions and ensure all requisitions as per approved schedules and frequencies.
• Work with the Snr Supervisor to ensure accurate reporting.
• Co-ordinate and sign off all submission of all required documentation for inclusion in the information systems.
• Ensures that all staff, keep timecards and other routine records (Leave planning etc.) and all relative documentation is submitted and authorized as per procedures.
• Organizes meetings with all staff, prepare month end reports to Shift Processing manager for each respective department.
• Ensures the neatness / housekeeping of all areas of responsibility.
• Develops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of all teams, minimize downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
• Supervises and identify training needs to optimize skills set of all personnel. 
• Ensures all staff follow safety rules and regulations as per organization’s safety plan.
• Reporting theft and dangers on the premises.
• Ensure that all staff is working according to safety regulations and insure the enforcement of food safety requirements.
• Manage daily waste of all consumables.
• Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
• Guides team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved and in time and action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance).
• Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
• Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
• Maintain and implement Food safety standards.
• Complete all documentation accurately and in full - Range: Documents include, but are not limited to:
  • End-of-shift Report
  • Staff overtime sheets
  • Supervisor check sheets
  • Production planning
• Complete and/or update the prescribed reports and/or documentation.

 Skills Required

• Computer Skills.
• Good mathematical/ analytical skills.
• Organisation and Coordination skills.
• People Management and development skills.
• Understand and able to apply Labour Relations Procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and trustworthy.
• Able to work under pressure.

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Job Description

• Provide general support to credit manager regarding the management of the assigned debtors book.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with Accounting as subject.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a similar role will be preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of the capital lending process
• Assist with the collection of overdue accounts
• Assist with payments of suppliers, member funds as well as shareholder loans by GWK producers
• Issuing of check requests enquiries, orders and expense authorizations
• Responsible for general office administration
• Prepare debtor and ledger journals
• Month-end procedures to prepare monthly closing on Debtors
• Handling of account queries and other enquiries from clients
• Responsible for general office administration
• Managing client relationships

Skills

• Analytical
• Administration
• People
• Communication
• Attention to detail

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Job Description

• Manages the internal administration of Mechanization Branch.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Prior experience in a workshop/spares environment will serve as recommendation
• Computer literate in the Microsoft Office package
• Willing to work 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Handling and balancing of transactions from the petty cash
• End of day reconciliation including balancing and banking of the day's transactions
• Registration, processing and completion of claims
• Issue GRV's for stock as well as monitoring deviation report
• Stock take
• Receiving of deliveries from suppliers according to policies and procedures
• Continuous liaison with internal and external customers/departments to ensure quality of service
• Other administrative duties and ad-hoc task as given from time to time

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Numerate
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job
• Excellent time management
• Teamwork

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Job Description

Sells the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively displays the entire range of stock on hand and maintains the housekeeping of the stock and fittings. Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop. 

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4

• Previous experience in sales of parts is essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Clear criminal record

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets (commission structure is applicable)
• Stock control to minimize out-of-stock situations
• Order stock according to movement and customer needs
• Acquisition of parts that are not readily available or scarce, in due time
• Marketing of parts and workshop
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Other ad-hoc job related duties

Skills Required

• Conflict management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

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Job Description

• Sells the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively displays the entire range of stock on hand and maintains the housekeeping of the stock and fittings. Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop. 

Requirements

• Mathematics is a requirement
• Grade 12 or NQF 4

• Previous experience in sales of parts is essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Clear criminal record

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets (commission structure is applicable)
• Stock control to minimize out-of-stock situations
• Order stock according to movement and customer needs
• Acquisition of parts that are not readily available or scarce, in due time
• Marketing of parts and workshop
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Other ad-hoc job related duties

Skills Required

• Conflict management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

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Job Description

The primary objective of this position is to manage the financial and administration function. The responsibility includes implementation, improvement and utilisation of effective and efficient systems and procedures, ensuring adherence to all legal and corporate governance requirements through skilled, disciplined, and motivated teams

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant BCom/ BAcc Degree
• Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) will serve as recommendation
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving environment
• Previous experience within the processing side of agriculture will serve as recommendation
• Proficient in the MS Office package with the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level
• Knowledge of Microsoft Navision/Business Central will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effective management of debtor’s department
• Effective management of creditors department
• Manage cash resources - Negotiate debtors / creditors payment dates, daily bank recons and weekly petty cash recons in place. Actual cash vs budgeted cash.
• Manage month and year end closing
• Ensuring accurate tax compliance
• Manage the maintenance of the business asset register
• Oversee and assist in compiling of management accounts
• Compile interim and annual financial statements
• Play a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the business through proper analysis of the financial statements
• Compile and manage annual budget
• Submit monthly-, annual reporting, budgets, and forecasts
• Compile and evaluate business planning models for operating and strategic decision planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures and systems
• Oversee, develop, implement, and assists with business wide internal controls
• Ensuring internal control policies and procedures are in line with group policies
• Manage and monitor user access and rights on financial systems and production systems
• Company to achieve unqualified audit reports, improve on prior audits.
• Manage warehouses and raw material inventory sections to reach set goals
• Oversee, develop, implement, and assists with business wide inventory management controls and procedures
• Manage and monitor the performance and development of the team

Skills Required

• Have an aptitude for financial figures and the ability to gather, analyse, report, and interpret financial management information.
• Well organized, accurate and ability to work under pressure.
• Driven towards meeting deadlines, high levels of integrity, dependability, and professional standards.
• Good communication skills and able to be assertive at all levels.
• Aptitude for working with computers and financial software.
• People leadership skills and conflict managemenT.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position’s primary goal is to ensure that QPro Feeds complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and assist with the venture in gaining ISO-certification.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:                                                         

• Grade 12
• NOSA SAMTRAC or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ proven experience within the FMCG environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspecting workplaces to investigate accidents, causes of ill-health and complaints.
• Inspecting workplaces to enforce safety laws.
• Examining ways to improve health and safety standards.
• Negotiating with managers and employees to provide a safe working environment.
• Developing health and safety programs and strategies.
• Keeping up to date with the law and technical knowledge.
• Writing reports.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g. the OHS, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.
• Develop systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.
• Identify safety training needs, organize and co-ordinate safety training courses and prepare. training material where appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the monthly safety meeting:
  • ensure meeting times are set
  • agendas are sent out
  • minutes are kept and sent out
  • ensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties
• Assist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.
• Communicate changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management.
• Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions.
• Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
• Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and employees.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
• Co-ordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures.
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans for:
  • Natural disasters
  • Industrial action
  • Political unrest
  • Fire
  • Explosions
  • Bomb threats
• Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, security and environmental legislation:
  • OHSACT
  • COID ACT
  • Environmental Conservation Act
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Working knowledge of safety systems.
• A working knowledge of local OHS requirements.
• A Working Knowledge of the FMCG Environment
• Able to engage and work with external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Able to take ownership of areas responsible.
• Able to work within the workforce and management teams.
• Able to collate and construct Health & Safety reports as required.
• Able to manage and update existing Health and Safety system.

SKILLS:

• MS Office at an intermediate skill level.
• Report writing.
• Conducting Risk Assessments and Non-Conformance audits.
• Prepare and present presentations from time to time.
• Accurate and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving.
• Implementation and administration of safety systems.
• SAMTRAC, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Legal Compliance Assessments.

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Job Description

• Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in agriculture will serve as recommendation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers, telephonically and via email medium

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients. The Senior Branch Marketer will also have a strong drive to maintain & build on animal feed sales and customer base.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in agriculture will serve as recommendation.
• Proven knowledge of animal feed products and additives is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Orientation towards marketing and client service.
• Team orientated.
• Willing to undergo continuous training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock control to ensure that stock rotations, margins and targets are maintained and improved on.
• Stock orders according to seasons and data in internal systems.
• Marketing of agricultural commodities and animal feeds.
• Advise to clients in terms of animal feed, additives and best practices.
• Other ad-hoc job-related duties.
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers, telephonically and via email medium

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

• Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in agriculture will serve as recommendation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers, telephonically and via email medium

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of the Depot.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar role within the retail sector
• Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organizations' strategic and operational goals
• Intermediate to Advanced Computer skills in the MS Office package.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Management of business unit
• Stock management within the VKB Group framework
• Mentoring of staff
• General management to ensure all VKB Policies are applied
• Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints
• Ability to be creative in striving to continuously exceed goals and targets
• Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict Management
• Communication skills
• Mentoring

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Job Description

• Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Numerate
• Honest
• Presentable
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paypoint sales
• Client service
• Receipts from customers and allocations processed 
• Receipts from card customers and back office tasks
• Daily banking of all cheques and cash 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Client service 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• Ad hoc duties as assigned from time to time 
• Assist customers/suppliers with loading and offloading of stock as required according to policies and procedures 
• General housekeeping of premises
• Stock control 
• Customer services

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise 
• Excellent health

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Job Description

Responsible for the overall management and training of the administrative personnel in VKB Retail.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4 with Accounting or Maths as subjects.
• 4 years' experience working in a similar role (Administrative/ Retail).
• Computer literate in MS Office package.
• Valid driver's license and willing to travel regularly.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Continuous verification of internal controls (inventory count, claims, returns, shipments, stationery register, etc.) to ensure that risk is minimised within administrative function that could result in financial loss.
• Continuous reconciliation and verification of controls pertaining to back transactions and petty cash.
• Ensure that branches comply with all legislative requirements and regulation, VKB systems, Policies and documentation.
• Conducting Inventory Surveys; scheduled and unscheduled.
• To review Audit reports and identify and implement interventions to minimise risks by implementing action plans that minimise audit points.
• Taking disciplinary action and carrying out accompanying steps and procedures within the disciplinary code in collaboration with the Human Resources department.
• Ensure that Retail Branches meet all administrative requirements by conducting routine inspections.
• Compile and communicate monthly reports giving feedback on possible risks, discrepancies as well as solutions to address them.
• Provide all retail staff with the necessary expert advice and assistance as required.
• Co-ordinating and resolving customer complaints and inquiries within 8 hours of receipt.
• Continuous liaison with internal departments (HR, Input Trade, Finance, Purchasers, Audit) and clients to ensure quality service delivery and maintain long-term relationships.
• Ensure that staff are mentored and trained to perform all tasks according to VKB’s Policies and Procedures to the necessary standard.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training interventions, together with the training department, to address those needs.

Skills

• Effective 
• Organized and focused on planning 
• Ability to prioritize
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to meet deadlines
• Good telephone and email etiquette 
• Team player & team leader
• Personal resilience 
• Able to handle conflict   

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Job Description

• Administration support of relevant Accountant.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience within the banking and financial environment will serve as recommendation
• Computer Literate, Excel and Word at intermediate level
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the job
• Ability to function well in a high-pressure environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling credit applications
• Drafting all documentation relating to creditors
• Drafting and processing of purchase invoices and credit notes
• General administrative functions including reconciliations and archiving
• Compiling creditor reconciliations
• Handling of queries
• Ensure applications comply with relevant legislation and regulations
• Ensure regular updating of vendor information according to company policies and procedures

Skills

• Accurate
• Analytical
• Conflict Handling
• Negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Numerate
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints