Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and a knack for managing purchase ledgers?

Gattaca PLC is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our dynamic and fast-paced Finance Team based in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to work within a global organisation, supporting financial operations in both South Africa and the UK. 

Why Join Gattaca?

At Gattaca, we pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our finance team is a diverse group of team players with a great sense of humour, making it a positive and enjoyable place to work. We believe in supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and working together to achieve common goals. Although small in size, our finance team is big on impact, and you'll be joining a group that values collaboration, fosters professional growth, and champions a balanced approach to work.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger Management

• Process invoices into the system, ensuring timely approval by budget holders.
• Oversee the flow of invoices, liaising with approvers to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare weekly/fortnightly payment runs for review and set up payments for bank authorizations.
• Address and resolve supplier and budget holder queries and complaints.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding issues.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for purchase ledgers.
• Ensure recoverable VAT is accurately identified and coded.

Vendor Management

• Set up new vendor accounts while adhering to company policies, including verifying bank details directly with suppliers and ensuring VAT compliance.
• Maintain proper controls and ensure all processes meet compliance standards.

Support Functions

• Provide general assistance to the Cape Town Finance Manager.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Proven experience in purchase ledger management.
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions.
• A strong understanding of VAT principles.
• Proficient in Excel and other financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.

What we offer:

• Work as part of a supportive, global finance team.
• Gain exposure to international financial operations.
• A culture that encourages work-life balance and values the well-being of its people.

Next steps

Upload your CV and if we think there is a match, a member of our Talent Hub will be in touch. Our recruitment process will include a combination of telephone, video and face to face interviews for you to showcase your talents and potential.  

We offer reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of our applicants, such as providing interview questions in advance, offering written formats, changing interview times, structure, or settings, and arranging office visits before the interview. This list is not exhaustive, and we are open to considering any additional adjustments to support our candidates.

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