Revenue & Debtor Management

• Processing supplier invoices
• Ensure agency fee debit notes are produced & processed within 48 hours of the vessel sailing

• Check & forward Monthly statements to customers
• Follow up on queries
• Monitoring debtors balances outside credit terms
• Prepare weekly debtors report for review with the branch manager & follow up outstandings

Creditors

• Processing trade creditors
• Releasing disbursement & trade creditors for payment
• Clear Central Support supplier recon queries
• Complete cheque requisitions for urgent payments
• Open new suppliers accounts in Vos

Disbursement Control

• Completing Port Disbursement Accounts on VOS desktop and VOS web

• Check Pds for accuracy & completeness off PD accounts
• Sub schedules and analysis as required for passenger liner customers
• Completing centralized customer statements
• Assist ops finance clerks during peak periods & when on leave

Other functions

• Maintaining prudent accounting controls over the branch income and expenditure
• Strict adherence to the companies policies & procedure
• Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required within the finance department

• Matric (Grade 12) with grade 12 Accounting & Maths
• Completed Accounting Degree or Diploma would be an advantage
• Minimum 5 yrs practical accounting experience
• Good command of English and good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Knowledge and experience of accounting software i.e. Accpac
• An understanding of basic accounting principles and able to reconcile general ledger /key supplier accounts
• A good understanding of tax principles
• Visible initiative and drive together with flexibility are key attributes required
• The ability to work independently under pressure according to tight deadlines is imperative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to establish & maintain effective relationships with superiors, colleagues, clients and suppliers
• Able to develop sound internal customer relationships
• Uses IT for controlling and improving work results
• Commitment to complying with company ethics
• Further critical attributes include a meticulous approach, attention to detail and a high level of conscientiousness
• To be proactive and well motivated
• Good planning & organisational skills
• Available to work outside of normal working hours as/ when required
• Valid Code 08 Drivers License

Branch Finance Clerk position available in Western Cape, Cape Town. This job position was posted by Tower Group. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-01-31 at 13:05:51 in the Finance Accounting category