Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa
Job Description
Creditors’ clerk’s main responsibility includes preparing the monthly reconciliations of creditors statements to accounting records to ensure that the amount due for payment is accurate and paid in accordance with trading terms.
The daily tasks of a creditors’ clerk includes:
Liaising with suppliers and stores to clear long outstanding claims, billings, credit notes, payments and other reconciling items on the monthly reconciliations.
Clearing variances between receipts and invoices as recorded on the ACCPAC system
Preparing accounting journals for reconciling items for review by the Junior Accountant – Creditors and Finance Manager
Filing paperwork for supplier transactions received from the stores on a daily basis
Filing documents scanned to the clerk from stores onto Knowledge Base in a logical and methodical manner
Maintaining the record of creditors reconciliations on Knowledge Base on a monthly basis , ensuring accurate and methodical filing of such documents
Adhoc Areas of Responsibility
Assist Junior Accountant – Creditors with capturing transactions on the ACCPAC system
Compiling Discovery Car Seat report at month end
Other responsibilities assigned by Junior Accountant and Finance Manager to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Creditors Department
Assist with year-end audit requirements
Key Skills needed:
Financial acumen
Knowledge of ACCPAC and/or Pastel
Written communication skills
Problem solving skills
Verbal communication skills
MS Office Computer skills
Time Management Skills
Analytical skills
Decisiveness
Establish relationships
Attention to detail
Corporate values
Customer service orientation
Initiative
Process orientation
General
To undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.
Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to trade procedures, policies and staff.
To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually and through self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.
To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.
Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate.
To undertake any other relevant duties requested by the Creditor’s Supervisor, CFO and / senior management
General
To undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.
Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to trade procedures, policies and staff.
To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually and through self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.
To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.
Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate.
To undertake any other relevant duties requested by the Creditor’s Supervisor, CFO and / senior management
Desired Experience & Qualification
Degree in Accounting
Must have own or reliable transport
Relevant experience
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