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Debtors / Creditors / Administrative Clerk

My client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Debtors / Creditors / Administrative Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in a similar role and a strong sense of accuracy and ethics.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in debtors, creditors, and general administrative duties
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Ethical and trustworthy approach to handling financial information
• Experience in the technical and plumbing industry will be an advantage

Salary:

R10 000 - R12 000 per month, depending on experience

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a stable opportunity, please apply today.

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 15 June 2025
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
• Please ensure that you use the correct reference when sending your application via email
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted

Location: Maitland, Cape Town
Reporting to: Managing Director

Main Purpose of the Job:

Is to lead the development and management of innovative raw materials by combining food science expertise with commercial strategy to meet market and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Food Science, Food Technology, or related a related field

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in product development within the food industry, preferably with focus on raw materials.
Experience in a product management role with exposure to sales and marketing functions is advantageous.

Competencies

Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Customer-focused mindset with a drive to meet market needs.
Adaptability to changing market conditions and business priorities.
Business acumen.
Drivers licence and travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development:

Lead the development and improvement of raw materials, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Marketing, to bring new products from concept to market.

Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to validate product performance.
Market Analysis & Strategy:

Analyses market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities for new product development.

Develop and implement product strategies that align with company objectives and market demands.

Sales Support:

Provide technical support to the sales team, including product presentations and customer consultations.

Assist in developing sales materials and training programs to enhance product knowledge within the sales force.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all products comply with local and international food safety regulations and standards.

Maintain accurate documentation for product specifications and regulatory submissions.

• Must have completed a relevant financial degree
• Must have at least 2 to 3 years (post degree) experience as an accountant
• Must have good computer literacy, experience on Pastel an advantage

• Requirements Elicitation and Analysis
• System Integration and Testing
• System Support
• Project Management and Implementation
• Change Management

• Bachelors degree in Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Systems Analyst (CSA), Certified Information
• Systems Auditor (CISA), or similar, are an advantage

• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving (Troubleshooting)
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Ability to read and interpret API documentation
• Experience with tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar for API testing
• Exposure to WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) or similar front-end framework development

• At least 3-5 years of experience in process and business analysis, systems analysis, design or related roles.
• Experience working with Zendesk
• Experience working with Splynx
• Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall project delivery methodologies
• Proven track record in working within software development or systems integration projects

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Generate invoices for municipal clients in line with their contracts, Service Level Agreements and tender awards
• Review creditor reconciliations, ensure timely payment of suppliers, and manage expenses in line with the approved budget
• Review and reconcile intercompany loans as well as intercompany debtor and creditor balances
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Maintain the companys fixed asset register and conduct regular physical asset verifications
• Oversee core accounting functions, including ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue allocation, depreciation, payroll, property costs, and operating expenses, in line with internal policies
• Prepare the annual budget and monitor actual performance against budgeted figures
• Track and report on project financials, comparing actual costs to budgeted amounts
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly VAT returns to (SARS)
• Coordinate and support audit preparations
• Process and submit payroll, including all UIF submissions via U-filing
• Prepare ad hoc pricing for bids and tenders, including quotations, cost estimates, variation orders, and additional service costing across all regions

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or Cost and Management Accounting
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles are advantageous
• 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting/financial management and payroll

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in test automation
• Strong experience using Selenium WebDriver for automation testing
• Solid understanding of Java, C#, or Python in a testing context
• Experience with tools like TestNG, JUnit, Postman, RestAssured, or similar
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, or Azure DevOps
• Experience with API testing, performance testing, and cross-browser testing
• Good knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and defect tracking tools like JIRA

• Design and implement automated test scripts and frameworks
• Execute regression, functional, and integration testing
• Maintain and improve existing automation test suites
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements
• Identify, log, and track defects, and provide clear documentation
• Support continuous integration and continuous testing initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, and prepare data for reserving models and tools
• Run reserving models and compile quarterly reserve and profitability review reports
• Present results to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Collaborate with teams across reinsurance, finance, and investments

• Support quarterly and annual solvency returns (solo and group)
• Contribute to ORSA reporting, including stress testing and solvency projections
• Perform solvency capital requirement calculations and asset-liability reviews
• Present insights at capital governance meetings

• Assist in annual business planning through inflation forecasting and catastrophe modelling
• Support reinsurance programme renewals
• Ensure actuarial practices align with IFRS 17 and industry standards

Youll Collaborate With

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field
• Strong progress toward actuarial qualification (10+ exams preferred)

• 5+ years in capital or reserving actuarial functions
• Proficient in tools like Psicle, Igloo, ResQ
• Strong skills in Excel, SQL, and familiarity with IFRS 17
• Able to deliver under pressure in a deadline-driven reporting environment

Ideal Traits

Whats in It for You?

1. Exposure to strategic actuarial work in a fast-paced environment
2. Involvement in core decision-making processes
3. Professional development and leadership visibility

Applicants must have the following requirements:

Must have a Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
Must have 4+ years of experience as a Human Capital Remuneration Specialist.
Must have strong knowledge of South African Tax regulations.
Must have experience as a compensation and benefits specialist.
Must have experience in HR practices and compensation cycle management.
Must have knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems.
Must have experience with organisational psychology and labour market surveys.
Must have knowledge of current labour rules and regulations.
Must have strong knowledge of HRIS and Microsoft Office.

If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
SALARY R 866,250.00 R 1,082,812.50 P/A

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain predictive and statistical models to support business objectives
• Leverage large datasets to uncover insights and optimise decision-making in areas such as risk, pricing, and customer engagement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and transform business problems into data-driven solutions
• Analyse data trends and assess model performance using techniques such as regression analysis, machine learning, and time series forecasting
• Support the development of scorecards, forecasting models, and optimisation algorithms
• Present complex findings in a clear and actionable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or related field
• 24 years of experience in a quantitative analytics or data modelling role
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, or similar languages
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Solid understanding of statistical methods, probability theory, and machine learning algorithms
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical findings into practical insights

Desirable

• Exposure to credit risk, collections, or financial modelling
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Familiarity with optimisation techniques and simulation modelling

Whats in It for You?

• Manage and control the entire financial function of the business, ensuring they meet with IFRS
• Ensure the necessary financial systems and structures are in place to meet compliance requirements
• Ensure proper costing of all products, including monitoring and maintaining bills of material structures
• Manage payables and receivables
• Ensure statutory compliance and import/export documentation and settlements.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Compile annual budgets (Sales, capex, payroll, expenses, cash flow, forecasts, etc)
• Provide timely monthly financial, cash flow and manufacturing reports to all internal structures
• Analyse the income statement (Actual vs budget/forecast) and provide feedback on the variances to ensure action plans are in place
• Compile annual financial results
• Identify and investigate job costing anomalies

• Relevant Bcom degree in accounting
• 4 - 6 years experience in a similar role is essential
• Good knowledge of taxation, financial reporting, costing, and statutory compliance