Cashbook Clerk

At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often

We at RCL FOODS are in search for a Sub Accountant to join our Vector Logistics Business Unit/Division. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Financial Accountant. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to facilitate and consolidate payments to suppliers every month. To investigate claims, discrepancies and ensure credits are passed.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Cashbook Control**

Review EFT requests received from the Business for correct levels of authority and sign off; for original supporting documentation; and for GL allocations.

Capture documents and raise the relevant journal entry in SAP for Head Office payments.

Set up SAP and Online Banking EFT payments.

Regularly review and clear the bank clearing accounts in the general ledger and follow up of uncleared items (unallocated deposits etc.)

Capture debit order payments in the general ledger.

Perform staff debtor account reconciliations for certain business areas and follow up.

Prepare the national Telkom account for payment and preparing the relevant journals for allocation.

Prepare journals for posting to the general ledger.

Exercise control over the Head Office petty cash box, approve petty cash requests, reconcile the account and request reimbursement.

Allocate deposits in the branch bank accounts on a daily basis

Prepare and process foreign payments, ensuring that supporting documents have been appropriately authorised, accurate banking details are included on the payment documentation, amounts are correct and payment is made timeously

Compile cash forecasting reports at agreed reporting intervals and report on significant deviations to management (actual vs. forecast)

Prepare and capture ad-hoc journal entries as required by the GL Accountant/Financial Accountant.

**Effective Teamwork and Self-Management**

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.

Support and drive the business core values.

Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.

Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.

Participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Matric plus an Accounting based tertiary qualification

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience is required

SAP R/3 knowledge and experience preferable

Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Numeracy