Trade Creditors Clerk Opportunity at Ackermans

Ackermans, a leading value retailer in South Africa, is seeking a dedicated and meticulous Trade Creditors Clerk to join its dynamic Finance team. This full-time opportunity, based at the Ackermans Support Centre in Kuils River, Western Cape, is ideal for an individual passionate about financial administration and eager to contribute to the efficient management of supplier accounts. The role involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of trade creditor payments, maintaining robust financial records, and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. As a Trade Creditors Clerk, you will play a crucial role in the financial health and operational smoothness of the company, working within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure valid tax invoices are received and meticulously verified against purchase orders and delivery notes, preventing discrepancies and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Process and match invoices/credits accurately within the financial system, maintaining a high level of precision to avoid errors in supplier accounts.
• Ensure accurate processing of VAT, staying updated with current tax legislation to guarantee compliance and correct financial reporting.
• Perform comprehensive supplier statement analysis, identifying and resolving any variances or outstanding issues promptly.
• Execute supplier payment reconciliations, ensuring all payments align with invoices and statements, and preparing detailed reports for review.
• Ensure suppliers are in receipt of payment remittances, facilitating clear communication and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Process expenses to correct general ledger accounts, ensuring proper allocation and classification of all financial transactions.
• Perform relevant general ledger reconciliations, verifying the accuracy of accounts and preparing for month-end close.
• Run month-end reports, providing critical financial data for management review and decision-making.
• Perform control account reconciliations, ensuring the integrity of financial data across various accounts.
• Assist with clearing relevant unreconciled entries on bank reconciliations when applicable, contributing to the overall accuracy of cash flow management.
• Process journals as required, making necessary adjustments and corrections to financial records.
• Ensure accurate Vendor Masterdata information is maintained, keeping supplier details current and correct within the system.
• Maintain good external and internal stakeholder's relationships, acting as a key point of contact for supplier queries and internal finance matters.
• Ensure proper storage of documentation via SharePoint, adhering to company policies for record-keeping and accessibility.
• Efficiently resolve customer queries, providing timely and professional assistance to internal departments and suppliers.
• Provide support to stores regarding financial queries and processes, ensuring smooth operations across the retail network.

Why Join the Company

How to Apply

* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• A National Diploma in Accounting or similar
• Relevant Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
• Strong administration knowledge and ability
• Good financial administration knowledge of basic principles, procedures and applications
• Knowledge of the creditors process
• 2 -3 years’ relevant finance administration experience, including strong reconciliation experience
• Experience within a retail business environment (Preferred)
• Creditors experience (Preferred)
• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Above average numerical ability
• Ability to work under pressure and large volumes of work
• Customer relations