Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Finance Administrator Maternity Cover to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

  • Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do 
  • Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. 
  • Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

This position reports to the Accountant of Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Create and maintain business partner accounts
  • Reconciliations of business partner accounts 
  • Resolve business partner queries 
  • Preparation of statements and distribution thereof to business partners
  • Preparation of various billings and invoices to business partners
  • Assist with internal queries on business partners
  • Processing transactions on accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Maintaining the age-analyses on accounts payable and receivable
  • Following up with debtors regarding overdue accounts receivable
  • Processing of daily transactions 
  • Reconciliation of control accounts
  • Processing of daily refunds based on various payment methods
  • Assistance with creation and maintenance of coupons
  • Assistance with daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Responsible for daily bank uploads and bank reconciliations
  • Processing of overhead invoices and payments
  • Additional ad hoc duties, as required within the finance department

Attributes required:

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills, interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interpret statements 
  • Work under pressure
  • Deadline driven

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role
  • Advanced Excel
  • Basic knowledge of Pastel Evolution knowledge would be beneficial
  • A Bcom degree 
  • Honours would be advantageous

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

  • The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
  • No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
  • Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
  • Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
  • Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. 
  • Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
  • Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). 

Like what you see? 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

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