Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Accounting Clerk in South Africa"

Minimum Requirements:Mature and reliableAfrikaans and English first and second languages a must (Fully proficient in both a must)Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English a mustMatric / Grade 12Accounting Diploma / Certificate advantageous2 to 5 years experience as a Creditors Clerk a mustGood basic accounting and financial administration experience a mustComputer literate in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook (WinBranch preferred)ERP Processing experience a must (QuickBooks, MDA or any other ERP system)Property / retail experience beneficialGood initiative and able to handle confidential informationAble to handle stressful situations and able to work within deadlinesResiding near Sunninghill a must (within daily commuting distance)Stable employment record and contactable references a mustTo start as soon as possibleDuties and Responsibilities:Full Creditors Clerk function for Fuel Station’s Back OfficeEnsuring all creditors are paid accurately and timeouslyGRV Processing of goods received on WinBranch, ensuring accurate recording of stock received to maintain accurate stock holding records.Invoice Processing from suppliers verifying accuracy against delivery notes, checking correct invoice calculation, and verifying goods have been received as stated.Data Entry of invoices (QuickBooks and MDA) and credit notes into accounting system/s ensuring that invoices are accurately captured, and VAT correctly declared.Data Entry of Sales Journals ensuring accurate recording of same and ensuring control accounts to which journals are referring to balance daily.Municipal Schedule preparation to ensure up to date records are maintained in respect of Municipal suppliers and accurate recording of any disputes.Matching invoices with delivery notes / quotes and investigating discrepancies before Reconciling to supplier statements and preparing for payment.Preparing documentation for approval by appropriate departments or individualsScheduling payments in accordance with supplier terms and conditions and ensuring payments are made on due date.Query resolution between company and suppliers whilst maintaining positive supplier relations.Accurate Record Keeping through filing for audit purposes.Supplier Account Reconciliations monthly to identify discrepancies or outstanding invoices.Supplier Age Analysis reporting and ensuring this agrees to the creditor’s control account.Compliance and Documentation – ensuring that the company follows relevant financial regulations, particularly regarding VAT requirements and adhering to proper practices.Written communications between supplier and the company and accurately retaining emails and correspondence for future reference.Salary: R10 000 – R15 000 gross maximum (Depending on relevant experience).

Our FMCG client in Parow Industria requires your financial expertise to fulfill their junior role, managing cost calculations and liaising with their Key Account Client accordingly.Ideally you would have worked in a dairy / butchery or bakery, working out costs from raw materials to completed product.Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English required. Fantastic position for an individual who has a finance qualification and wants to learn and grow in a costing role.Minimum Requirements:Matric,A basic tertiary qualification in cost accounting (junior role)A minimum of five (5) years proven experienceMust be willing to learnMust have own transportStrong Excel knowledge including pivot tables and v-lookupExperience on Pastel would be an advantageMonday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00Must have own transport.Duties and Responsibilities:Cost calculations on products soldGathering of all data needed to perform cost calculationsBilling of clients and extensive liaison with clientsProvide regular updates on goods sold to client and cost of goods soldAssist with billing queries on client’s accountReport on cost information needed to Account Managers as well as the Finance and Admin ManagerManage any other queries relating to cost, pricing, budget and sales projections on client’s accountGeneral administration duties

Our client between Stellenbosch and Brackenfell is in need of an Invoicing Clerk to be responsible for creating client invoices, ensuring all invoices are accurate and providing general administrative support to the invoicing team.Duties and Responsibilities:Draft and process high volumes of customer invoices in foreign currencies.Ensure adherence to proper invoicing procedures.Interpret and clarify invoicing policies.Liaise with clients to verify discrepancies and resolve clients billing issues.Ensure client invoicing deadlines are met daily/weekly/monthly.Provide input into client planning.Liaise with management to ensure client requirements are met.Attend client visits where necessary.Assist with development of new processes.Assist with seasonality changes e.g. Client info updates.Ensure all relevant information is complete to ensure tasks at hand are done accurately.General administrative duties as needed.Prepare and assist with audits.Minimum Requirements:Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and accounting as subjects.Relevant tertiary education will be an advantage.2-3 Years’ experience in a similar role within the Supply Chain and Logistics environment.Competencies and Skills:Proficient Computer Literacy, especially Google Workspace and MS Office (Excel).Shipshape and Sage Intacct experience will be an advantage.Must be bilingual – able to understand, write and speak Afrikaans and English fluently.Outstanding organizational and time management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs.Must have a professional and positive attitude.Must be able to work independently and at a fast pace due to the nature of the business.Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.Meticulous with high attention to detail.

Requirements:Minimum Grade 12High School Diploma or equivalent qualification; additional education in Accounting or Finance is preferredProven experience as a Debtors Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or similar roleStrong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly related to accounts receivableProficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially ExcelExcellent numerical and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detailStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and colleaguesExceptional organisational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environmentFamiliarity with credit control policies, collections procedures, and legal requirements for debt collection is an advantageIntegrity and professionalism when handling sensitive financial informationProblem-solving and decision-making skills to address billing discrepancies and resolve customer issuesKey Performance Areas:Responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable process and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding customer invoicesMaintain accurate recordsCommunicate with customers regarding paymentCollaborate with other departments to resolve any billing issuesPlay a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the company by optimizing cash flow and minimizing bad debtsFull function debtors for various entitiesProcessing of remittance advices/bank statements dailyFollow up on outstanding queriesFollow up on overdue accountsMonthly reporting on overdue accountsReconciliation of bank statement

Our client is looking for an experienced Creditors Clerk, to join their dynamic accounts department and perform the full creditor’s function.Minimum Requirements:Grade 12/ equivalentA minimum of 3 years working experience as a Creditors Clerk and performing the full functionComputer literacy (Excel Intermediate level including spreadsheets and formulas)Able to work under pressure and stick to accounting deadlines.Have a stable work record and contactable referencesHave reliable transportMust be of sober habitsReside close to Kempton ParkDuties and Responsibilities:Match supplier invoices signed delivery notes and approved purchase orders.Sorting out supplier queries (price differences, discrepancies, short deliveries etc.)Request monthly statementsReconcile statements to age analysis.Ensure all invoices / credits are processed in the correct periodSubmit reconciliations to management for paymentFiling & maintaining of all supplier source documents & archiving yearlyFill in supplier credit applicationsAssist with other admin functions within the accounts department.

Position: Accounts Payable AnalystBased: Midrand, South AfricaWe are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to join the Finance team of our South African business unit.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESstylemargin:bottom:11.0px::Processing local and foreign stock and non:stock invoices in SAP.:Preparing local and foreign blocked stock and nonstock invoice forms.:Extracting GRIR reports from SAP.:Extracting open non:stock purchase order reports from SAP.:Preparing ad hoc vendor payment schedules.:Preparing vendor reconciliations and payment schedules.:Preparing foreign supplier payment schedules.:Preparing consolidated local and foreign payment lists.:Preparing payment proposals in SAP.:Importing bank statements received from our bank into SAP.:Processing manual and debit order payments in SAP.:Clearing inbound and outbound clearing accounts in SAP.:Preparing supplier and GRIR age analysis.:Preparing local accruals.:Preparing local and foreign goods in transit accruals.:Preparing balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.CANDIDATE PROFILEstylemargin:bottom:11.0px::Bachelor's degree in accounting.:At least 3 years' experience in a similar role.:Working knowledge of foreign vendor payment documentation requirements beneficial.:Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and SAP experience beneficial.:Good organisation and time management skills.:High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.:Operate effectively in a team environment.:Work independently.:Work well under pressure.:Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deal with internal and external persons at all levels with confidence.:Energetic person with a passion for vendors.:Ability to take initiative and continuously improve on functional processes.COMPANY Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia:Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.At McCormick, we have over a 100:year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.McCormick and Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.LI:DNI