Accounts Processing Clerk at The Prestige Cosmetics Group

Purpose of the Role

• The Accounts Processing Clerk will form part of a team where they will be instrumental in ensuring the accurate processing and reporting of financial data. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties

• Processing of Accounts Payable invoices accurately as per supplier reconciliation
• Liaising with Suppliers to obtain outstanding invoices
• Processing Accounts Receivable invoices as per instructions from the Accountant
• Prepare & reconcile recharge schedules from Accounts Payable entries
• Prepare payment files for upload to banking platform
• Checking and approving invoices on the Purchasing System (Fraxion)
• Assist in maintaining accuracy and completeness of accounting records
• Assist the Accountant with ad hoc tasks

 Essential Skills

• Ability to work well within a team as a cooperative member who can hit the ground running picking up the tasks required of them with ease
• Strong persuasive, communication and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for numbers
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Leadership

• Manage own personal development through your PDP (Personal Development Plan). Request training and feedback on performance and strive to improve based on these interventions.
• Adhere to the company's values.
• Take personal responsibility for all issues facing the department, work as a team and mentor/coach new employees as required.
• Communicate with your line manager regularly and make recommendations on improving efficiencies in the department.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate (with Maths and Accounting)
• Certification in finance or bookkeeping advantageous
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience supporting a strong understanding of basic Bookkeeping Functions.
• Experience working on Accounting computer packages (Syspro ERP would be advantageous)
• High level of computer competency and literacy (proficient in MS Excel is essential)
• Working knowledge of VAT and Income Tax