Accounts Clerk

Lactalis South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Centurion is seeking an Accounts Clerk to manage financial and administrative duties. Candidates must have Matric and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position involves processing purchase orders, managing creditor payments, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Financial & Admin experience required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage Purchase orders.
• Manage creditors payment timeously.
• Monthly reporting on Financials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

Matric

Job description

Role Purpose

Join Lactalis at our site in Centurion Gauteng Office and take on the challenges of an Accounts Clerk. This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Requirements

• Matric
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Financial & Admin experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Accurate and pay attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills and assertive
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• Computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial / Admin

• Secure an accounting system that will be able to verify all source documentation and supply accurate and timely management information (Document control and approval based on Audit requirements)
• Process and manage Purchase orders
• Manage creditors payment timeously
• Cost allocations based on expenditure in relation to budget
• Manage a financial accounting system
• Monitor all expenditure in relation to budget
• Monthly expense provision
• Petty Cash (Expenditure, Month end recon, Re-imbursement)
• New vendor applications
• Weekly, Daily and Monthly Reporting on Financials (KPI’s)

Admin Duties

• Provide accurate information needed by operations and staff to empower managers and co-workers to be productive (general admin office)
• Keep record of financial source documents (current and archive)
• Ensure that administrative processes and procedures are followed
• Ensure proper management of DC Assets
• Kronos (Creating of new employee’s profiles)
• Managing and issuing of Staff refreshments and stationery, Adhoc admin duties