Applications are invited for the Creditors Assistant position in the Finance and Administration Division. This division is based at Kwa-Shukela in Mount Edgecombe and it provides a centralized financial accounting and administration service to the entire organization.
Reporting to the Creditors Supervisor, the Creditors Assistant is responsible for performing accounting activities relating to accounts payable and cashbook in accordance with internal controls and procedures. Key responsibilities in this position are:
• To efficiently operate the accounting activities related to the cashbook and accounts payable in accordance with internal controls and procedures.
• To prepare and process all transactions relating to accounts payable and cashbook after ensuring that the correct authorisation has been obtained.
• To prepare and balance creditors' recons from trial balance and statement.
• To review the creditors' age analysis for long outstanding creditors and initiate payment of overdue accounts.
• To follow-up and resolve creditors related queries, in accordance with internal controls and procedures.
• To assist with preparation of general ledger journals.
• To provide assistance to the Creditors Supervisor in relation to accounts payable.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A 3 year Diploma in Accounting and/or a BComm degree;
• Relevant experience in a centralized accounting environment;
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with Syspro and Microsoft office packages;
• Experience in accounting activities related to accounts payable will be an added advantage.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through our online job portal will be considered. To enter the portal, please visit the SASA website, careers page and point to “Click here to apply for any of the positions listed on the left” to enter the portal. Please feel welcome to provide comprehensive information when making your submission as this will assist our short-listing process. Please ensure that you provide us with an indication of your current total guaranteed remuneration package and any variable benefits.
Short-listing for this position will commence on 18 November 2011. SASA reserves the right to consider applications received after this date but will not be obliged to do so.
Aspects of SASA’s Recruitment Policy applicable to this Vacancy
SASA recognises the need for employers in South Africa to contribute to transformation through active support for the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and Black Economic Empowerment legislation, and recognises the high level of unemployment in our country. Accordingly, our first priority is the provision of employment opportunities to South African nationals. Applications for employment by foreign nationals are considered only in the event that a comprehensive recruitment process has failed to result in the appointment of a suitable South African candidate.
Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo a psychometric assessment as well as credit and criminal checks.