Job Description
About the Role
Join us at Faircape, a dynamic group of companies with interests in various activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, and more. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you’ll be part of a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to expand your expertise across diverse business sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall maintenance of the Cashbook
- Processing of daily payments into system
- Correct allocation of payments to Supplier ledgers and GL accounts
- Supplier reconciliation completed and signing off that all invoices are matched correctly with supporting documents
- Ensuring all once-off payments are up to date and cleared daily
- Updating the once off Google sheet that payment has been processed and then again after payments have been authorized
- Ensuring all payments have gone through the bank
- Capturing supplier’s invoices and ensuring that no long outstanding invoices have not been paid
- Investigating all invoices where there are variances to orders, and supplier statements and bringing this to the attention of the buyer and accountant
- Updating creditors and recurring schedule once payment has been completed on the Google tracking sheet
- Ensuring supplier cashbook allocations are correct and that the supplier ledger is what is being paid
- Assisting with audit queries where necessary
- Filing on Google Shared Drive is updated daily
- Performing ad hoc assignments as directed
Requirements
- Qualifications: Minimum NQF6 – National Diploma in Accounting (advantageous)
- Experience and Knowledge:
- Proven experience in creditors and cashbooks
- Experience in Xero would be an advantage
- Accounts payable and bank reconciliations
- Solid knowledge of the bank reconciliations and full payment function
- Sound accounting knowledge
Qualifications (if applicable)
- Formal education/certifications: None mentioned
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors
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About Accounting / Finance Jobs in Western Cape
In Western Cape, South Africa, the accounting and finance sector is a thriving industry that plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and stability. Typically, job opportunities exist across various sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and more. Generally speaking, these roles offer competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Salary expectations for accounting and finance professionals in Western Cape vary widely based on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and qualifications. Broadly speaking, junior positions can range from R400 000 to R800 000 per annum, while senior roles can span from R1 million to R3 million or more. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries may differ significantly depending on individual circumstances. For instance, working for a multinational corporation like Google or Microsoft may result in higher salaries compared to smaller local businesses.
Common skills required for accounting and finance roles include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or Xero, and knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Typically, a degree in accounting or finance is necessary, with many professionals holding relevant professional certifications like the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation.
These roles are often found in various industry sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and more. Financial services sector companies, for instance, frequently employ accountants and finance professionals to manage their finances, prepare financial statements, and provide tax advice.
Career development opportunities abound in the accounting and finance field. Typically, junior roles can progress to senior positions within a few years, with many professionals advancing to leadership roles or starting their own businesses. Advanced certifications like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation can also enhance career prospects.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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