Operations Accounts Clerk _ UPD Cape Town

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG and Supply Management company in Cape Town is seeking a permanent Operations Accounts (Finance) Clerk. This role involves supporting the branch financial manager, managing electronic purchase orders, and assisting in financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate must have Grade 12 and relevant finance qualifications, with at least 1 year of financial department experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year within a Financial department.
• 1 year financial experience.
• 1 year exposure to Debtors/Creditors (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the branch financial manager in applying financial rigor.
• Create and receipt electronic purchase orders.
• Resolve vendor queries regarding payments.
• Assist with balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Listening skills

Analytical and attention to detail

Integrity and accuracy

Education

Grade 12

Relevant qualification in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Listing reference: click_020927

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 August 2025

Position Summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About Our Company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a permanent Operations Accounts (Finance) Clerk to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based in Cape Town supporting both Port Elizabeth and Cape Town branches reporting to the branch Finance & Risk Manager.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

• To support the branch financial manager in applying financial rigor within the branch, comply with company policies and accepted accounting practices.
  
  

Key Performance Areas

• To create and receipt electronic purchase orders.
• Propose accruals for month end journals. Prepare and review documents for accruals to be processed.
• Follow up with vendors on outstanding documentation.
• Follow up within the business on outstanding source documentation for operating expenses and capital expenditure.
• To resolve vendor queries regarding payments and purchase orders.
• To assist with balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• To draw data for and assist with daily, weekly and monthly trackers.
• Capturing and reconciling cashbooks and petty cash recons or similar.
• To clearly communicate with team members, accounting staff and department managers on any matters arising from capturing and paying suppliers.
• To meet quality and compliance objectives that arise from internal, external and BBBEE audits, including the collation of BBBEE certificates and reporting for internal and external audits applicable to non-trade AP.
  
  

Skills

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Listening skills
• Analytical and attention to detail
• Integrity and accuracy
  
  

Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards, legislation and procure to pay processes
• Interpretation of financial information
  
  

Personal Competencies

• Following instructions and procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Analysing
• Relating and Networking
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education/Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Finance will be advantageous
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 1 year within a Financial department
• 1 year financial experience
• 1 year exposure to Debtors/Creditors (desirable)
  
  

Application Process

We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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