Accounts Clerk

Employer: Freshmark (Division of Shoprite Group)

Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Category: Accounting & Financial Administration

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reference Number: SHO260909-15

Freshmark, the primary fresh produce procurement and distribution division of the Shoprite Group, is seeking a meticulous Accounts Clerk to join its finance department in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

This operational role is essential to maintaining the integrity of Freshmark’s daily financial administration. The primary focus involves high-volume transaction processing, inter-company store claims, debtors management, complex reconciliations, and strict adherence to internal financial controls.

As an Accounts Clerk, you will serve as a crucial operational bridge between Freshmark, head office divisions, and regional retail outlets, ensuring accurate account balances and timely payment processing across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• Store Claims & Discrepancy Resolution: Daily processing of crate and produce claims received from retail outlets including Checkers, Shoprite, and Usave. Maintain and update the official authorized claims register.

• Store & Division Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for financial queries across Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, OK Franchise stores, and OK Head Office. Resolve invoice discrepancies and CMGJ outstanding claims between divisions.

• Debtors Administration: Monitor and manage corporate debtors and employee accounts (including account creation, status updates, and credit holds). Follow up with clients for outstanding payments and allocate incoming funds accurately.

• Reconciliation & Proof of Delivery (POD): Perform weekly CMPL updates for outstanding Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) and credit memos. Contact retail outlets to retrieve missing POD documentation to validate claims.

• Interbranch & Month-End Procedures: Conduct weekly and monthly interbranch balance confirmations and intergroup reconciliations. Clear accounts for staff and internal group entities prior to financial period cut-offs.

• General Finance Support: Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the broader finance team to maintain smooth daily operational workflows.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Educational Requirements

• Essential: Grade 12 (Matric) certificate with a strong foundation in mathematics or accounting.

• Advantageous: Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or Bookkeeping (completed or in-progress).

Professional Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a debtors, accounts receivable, or commercial finance support environment.

• Systems & Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reconciliations). Prior exposure to SAP or Market Master software platforms is highly advantageous.

Core Skills & Behavioral Competencies

• Numerical Aptitude: Excellent accuracy and attention to detail when cross-checking large volumes of pricing data, invoices, and ledgers.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities required to resolve ledger disputes with store managers, regional office teams, and external accounts.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to multi-task, prioritize shifting operational demands, and meet tight month-end deadlines within a high-volume retail supply chain.

Why Join Freshmark & The Shoprite Group?

Freshmark is at the heart of Africa’s largest food retailer, managing the complex supply chain that feeds millions of households daily. Working at the Brackenfell central hub provides direct exposure to fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) financial operations, offering stable career progression, internal growth pathways, and exposure to enterprise-level financial platforms like SAP.

Candidate Application Checklist

Before submitting your application on the official Shoprite Group careers portal before 13 September 2026, ensure your CV includes:

1. System Proficiency: Explicitly highlight your experience with ERP software (SAP, Market Master) and advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

2. Reconciliation Exposure: Detail specific achievements in reducing outstanding debtors, resolving claims, or clearing intercompany accounts in past roles.

3. FMCG/Retail Context: Mention any relevant background in retail, supply chain, or wholesale distribution accounting.