ACCOUNTS CLERK – WECKE & VOIGTS WHOLESALE

Position Overview

The Accounts Clerk is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining accounts, processing of different transactions, providing documentation and information upon request and maintaining reconciliations. Reducing the outstanding debtor’s book to an acceptable level by timeous collection of debtors in order to optimise cash (low and minimize risk. Manage and solve all discrepancies and queries, reporting to management if unresolved. Verify information on all documentation to ensure correctness. Adhering to accounting practices, company policies and procedures, general health & safety, cleaning and dress code regulations.

Main Areas of Responsibility

⦁ Debtors Duties
⦁ Creditors Duties
⦁ General Ledger
⦁ Bank & Cash
⦁ General Duties
⦁ Office Equipment Maintenance, Hygiene
⦁ Cleaning & Housekeeping
⦁ General Engagement

Skills / Competencies

⦁ Detail Orientation
⦁ Excellence Orientation
⦁ Analytic Thinking
⦁ Negotiation Skills
⦁ Insight
⦁ Literacy’
⦁ Time & Priority Management
⦁ Professionalism
⦁ Confidentiality
⦁ Stress Management

Knowledge

⦁ To understand and be aware of the requirements of customers and management
⦁ To understand basic computer systems and programs
⦁ The need to keep abreast of current trends and
developments in accounting and related fields.
⦁ To understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and legislation.

Requirements
Education & Experience

⦁ Grade 12 (IGSE with C average), Accounting (B), Math (C).
⦁ Busy with or completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
⦁ 2-3 Years’ overall Finance experience.
Literacy
» Good English and Afrikaans comprehension (speak, write, read).
» Efficiently utilizes knowledge of computer operating systems and programs.
» Numeric Literacy: Performs intermediate calculations and is proficient in accounting principles and able to understand figures.