CLERK:FINANCE – Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco)

Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification

POSITION: CLERK – FINANCE (B4) X2

Purpose of the Job

Ensures the smooth running of financial operations by facilitating financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and resolving client issues regarding their accounts and payments.

Key Performance Areas

Receive and verify invoices from suppliers and employees. Request statements from suppliers for the month.
Facilitate payments of invoices by initiating X3 reminders and contacting clients.
Process monthly account statements in compliance with policies and procedures.
Capture expenses to GL and business units with supporting documents (purchase orders and quotations).
Ensure payments are done to suppliers on the month-end run. Perform day-to-day financial transactions, verify, classify, post, and record accounts payable data.
Review all reconciliation statements for the month and keep copies. Print the remittance (proof of payments) and attach to the reconciliation statement.
Query outstanding payments in the first week after month end.
Print X3 report and attach it to the reconciliation to indicate the similarities and balance to be paid.
Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
Respond promptly to queries from suppliers, contractors, and employees.
Analyse statements in comparison to the information on the system, to identify any discrepancies.

Competency and Skill Requirements

Certificate in Finance / Accounting or equivalent qualification.
Two (2) years experience in a Finance, Accounting, or Administration environment.
Good working knowledge of SAGE X3 Software.
Extensive knowledge of Namibian Tax Laws.
Computer literate (MS Office, Word, and Excel).
Good knowledge of administration and clerical procedures.
Excellent writing, interpersonal, planning, and organising skills.
Detailed orientated, excellent time management skills.