Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Finance Clerk to work within the Accounts Payable department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Finance Analyst.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities:

• To accurately prepare balance sheet reconciliations and provide valid commentary.
• To resolve reconciling differences within the required timeframes.
• To prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• To respond appropriately and timeously to escalations from vendors and landlords.
• To update and regularly review standard operating procedures for accounts payable ensuring that all procedures have the updated information.
• To test new processes and systems to allow efficiencies to be implemented.
• To accurately process relevant month end journal entries on time.
• To identify and clear open items on general ledger and vendor accounts.
• To assist with BBBEE reporting.
• To analyse general ledger accounts for reasonability testing.
• To provide support during all audits.

Minimum requirements
Education:

• Matric (Grade 12 - Essential)
• Relevant finance qualification

Preferred knowledge:

• MS Office suite
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Legislative requirements pertaining to invoice requirements and supplier agreements.

Experience:

• Computer proficiency: MS Office (Outlook and Excel)
• Retail background preferable
• 1-2 years in a similar role

Preferred skills:

• Ability to work under pressure without constant supervision
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management skills
• Be self-motivated and results driven
• Customer focused mind-set
• Able to strictly follow policies and procedures.

Essential Competencies:

• Planning and organising
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Working with people

Skills Required