Accounts Clerk

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

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Accounts Clerk to manage financial systems and ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is highly detail-oriented. Join this dynamic environment to contribute significantly to the company's growth objectives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage creditor payments timeously.
• Ensure secure financial accounting systems.
• Monthly reporting on financials (KPIs).

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Computer literate

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

• 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 creditor payments 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, reimbursement)
• New vendor applications
• Weekly, daily and monthly reporting on financials (KPIs)
• 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 new employee profiles, managing and issuing staff refreshments and stationery, ad‑hoc admin duties