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ALS Head Office is looking for a dynamic and professional Senior Financial Clerk/Accountant. The clerk / accountant will be responsible for carrying out accounting and administrative duties such as the processing and payment preparation of vendor invoices, reconciliation of statements, following-up on unpaid vendors, obtaining statements and invoices and to provide bookkeeping and clerical support to all financial functions. • Ensure invoices are matched against requisitions, purchase orders and goods received notes with reference to quantities, quality, description and price. • Ensure requisitions, purchase orders and invoices are properly authorized and are in accordance with the appropriate levels of authority. • Ensure invoices related to contracts agree to the contract. • Ensure the correct GL account & vendor account is utilised when processing invoices in Accounts Payable module. • Ensure that the correct VAT is applied to invoices. • Ensure AP batches are posted regularly. • Preparation and submission of creditors’ reconciliations (ensure invoices follow sequence). • Timeous payment of invoices, ensuring discount claimed where applicable. • Timeous follow up on all AP queries. • Forward remittance advices to suppliers after completion of payment run. • File all invoices after payment run according to the agreed filing protocols. • Prepare weekly analysis of the creditors list. • Assist with balance sheet recons during the course of the month and the finalisation at month end. • Assist in preparation of cost/profit centre reports, by maintaining and providing analytical Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports. • Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standard required by the auditors. • Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned. • Preparation of financial statements for audit and finance purposes. • Preparation of cash flow projections. • Interaction with SARS with regards to any discrepancies or queries. • CIPC calculations and returns. • E-Filing of monthly and annual returns. • Completed BCom Accounting / Management Accounting (CIMA) / Financial Accounting • Honors and/or completed articles advantageous • 3+ years’ working experience • Highly proficient in Excel (advanced skill level) Knowledge and Work Ethic • Computer literate:  must be accurate and pay attention to details. • Experience with Pastel Evolution advantageous. • Proactive, organised and able to multitask and work well under pressure. • Participative and able to work as part of the team. • Professional in appearance. • Flexible. • Clearly indicate on your CV that you are applying for the Senior Financial Clerk position. • Please upload your CV when you apply for this position. • Closing Date: 10 December 2021. • Company may expire jobs at their own discretion. • If you have not received a response within two weeks from the closing date, your application was most likely unsuccessful.