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Job Title
Branch Finance Clerk
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
4 to 6 years
Salary
Negotiable
Job Published
20 December 2024
Job Reference No.
1082578054

Job Description

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 Pd’s 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

 

Requirements:

  • 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 Driver’s License

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