Company and Job Description:
My client in the retail industry is seeking a dedicated Accounts Clerks to join their dynamic finance team based. This position plays a vital role in maintaining financial integrity across stores through accurate processing, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting deadlines.
 
The Accounts Clerk will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial records, including payroll and invoice journals, bank reconciliations, and the maintenance of creditor accounts. This role supports financial accuracy and ensures compliance with accounting timelines and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare and post all payroll-related journal entries.
• Capture ad hoc supplier and service provider invoices promptly upon receipt.
• Review and clear all bank suspense items reflected in the EasyAcc dashboard on a weekly basis.
• Verify that auto-imported bank statements are processed daily.
• Communicate any outstanding cash-ups to the relevant store bookkeepers in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit bank reconciliations by the first day of each calendar month.
• Conduct a thorough monthly review of inter-branch records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Follow up on outstanding inter-branch transfers with bookkeepers to maintain balanced reconciliations.
• Update and correct creditor accounts as required to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate creditor records, ensuring all supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Organise and file payroll-related documentation, including proof and backup information, for audit purposes.
• Carry out additional ad hoc duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed Matric
Completed Diploma or Degree in Finance
Intermediate Excel skills
Minimum 1-year relevant experience in an FMCG environment.
Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities
Organised, dependable, and deadline-driven
 
Apply now!
 
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For more information, contact:
Juanette Lotter
Executive Consultant

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting efficient month-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post payroll-related journals and supplier invoices accurately.
• Review and clear bank suspense items weekly, ensuring correct allocations.
• Verify daily bank statement imports and follow up on any outstanding cash-ups with store bookkeepers.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist with inter-branch record reviews.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding inter-branch transfers and creditor account queries.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate creditor documentation and filing.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Finance (advantageous).
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Apply now!
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.