The Role

As a Creditors Clerk at Seriti Green, you'll be at the heart of our renewable energy mission in South Africa. In this role, you'll wield your financial expertise to ensure the seamless flow of resources to our sustainable projects. Your meticulous attention to detail will shine as you process invoices, manage expenses, and cultivate strong relationships with our valued suppliers. Beyond the numbers, you'll play a vital role in compliance, working together with your colleagues in our finance team to keep our financial records in line with local legislation and regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Capturing and processing approved invoices, ensuring compliance with local laws and requirements, for example VAT and WHT, for payment, generating bi-weekly payment reports
• Capturing bank transactions and performing bank reconciliations at month end
• Capturing of senior management’s expense claims
• Assist with providing support during annual audits and ensuring audit folders are up to date prior to audit
• Maintain and update contract databases
• Reconciliation of payables and other general accounts
• Develop and maintain filing system (invoices, expense claims, company contracts) for Seriti Green Asset Management

Essential Skills

• Good with numbers and figures and has an analytical acumen
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving attitude
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software

Education & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of experience in a clerk role, preferably in the renewable energy sector
• Proficiency in using accounting software such as Pastel, Sage Accounting and Oracle NetSuite for invoice processing and financial reporting
• Understanding of South African tax regulations and their implications on accounts payable
• Must have your own vehicle

Character & Attributes

• Meticulous in reviewing invoices and financial documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance
• Able to collaborate effectively within the finance team and across departments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality in handling financial information
• Willingness to adapt to changing environment and company procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a positive part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals
• Resourceful, well organized and effective at accomplishing objectives
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve

Employment Package Outline:

Salary:

Market-Related

Benefits:

Medical aid

Retirement contribution

Employee assistant programme

Professional development opportunities

Rewards:

Performance bonus

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