Great opportunity for an enthusiastic skilled accounts payable clerk to be responsible for the processing and payment of all invoices in an accurate, efficient and timely manner within a busy retail environment. This person should be able work well as part of a busy team. Position is based at the Head Office in East London, with the stores being in Queenstown & Cofimvaba. The position will report directly to the Group Financial Manager.

Duties include: 

– Process all creditor invoices within the company’s financial policies and procedures
– Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, recording accounts payable data and filing.
– Prepare all creditor reconciliations and balance to statements
– Prepare creditor payments on the bank

– Liaise with suppliers and follow up on outstanding invoices and job cards

Experience / Requirements:

– Proven working experience as an accounts payable clerk, preferably in a Retail environment.
– Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
– Proven ability to calculate, process and manage accounting figures and financial records
– Solid computer literacy and data entry skills
– Hands on experience with spreadsheets
– Proficiency in English and in MS Office
– High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
– Easy Accounts experience will be advantageous
– Knowledge of drop shipments will be advantageous