Assistant Accountant needed at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description

• The purpose of the role is to support the creditors department by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks.
• These activities include the validation and verification of payments made to our providers.
• Ensure that the relevant documentation is in consolidated and captured according to set procedures.
• The role is also responsible for the reconciliation of accounts monthly monthly

Required Skills

• Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a financial function will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of BPCS is advantageous.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to respect the deadlines.
• Knowledge of processing import creditors advantageous
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Three way matching and processing of invoices.
• Reconciling vendor accounts and preparing documentation for payment of creditors.
• Following up on account queries by interaction with factory/HO staff and vendors
• Involvement in the month end process, including journal preparation and posting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations of selected accounts.
• Ad hoc financial reporting requests and tasks as required

Closing Date

• 2025/07/31