Creditors Clerk – Ares Holdings (Under Armour Division)
📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
📅 Date Posted: April 9, 2025
🗓️ Application Closing Date: April 16, 2025
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
🏢 Division: Under Armour
🔧 Experience Level: Associate
💼 Industry: Retail
📂 Functional Area: Finance
About the Company
Ares Holdings is the exclusive distributor of globally renowned lifestyle and performance brands, including Under Armour in South Africa. With a rapidly growing retail footprint and a bold, high-performance culture, the company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and people development. By partnering with iconic brands and fostering a vibrant work environment, Ares Holdings continues to create career opportunities for ambitious individuals across the country.
At the heart of the business is a dynamic team culture guided by values like teamwork, integrity, excellence, and an enduring love for athletes and sport. The company empowers every employee to make a difference and be a part of something greater — whether you’re on the front lines in-store or behind the scenes in finance, logistics, or marketing.
Role Overview
Ares Holdings is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Creditors Clerk to join their finance team at the Cape Town office. This position will work closely with the Finance Manager to oversee both creditor and debtor functions, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations, invoice processing, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
This role is ideal for a finance professional with a background in both accounts receivable and payable, looking for a permanent opportunity in a fast-paced and high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Data Capturing and Reconciliation
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Reconcile daily point-of-sale income to bank receipts and CIT reports for each store.
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Accurately capture all cashbook receipts and maintain complete and accurate financial records.
Creditors and Debtors Control
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Manage the end-to-end process of credit applications, ensuring all forms are complete with required supporting documents.
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Apply for credit insurance for approved debtors.
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Address and resolve debtor queries quickly and efficiently.
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Process and capture all creditor invoices using the accounting system.
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Reconcile monthly creditor statements with internal ledgers.
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Verify invoices and statements to ensure accuracy and follow up on outstanding issues.
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Send monthly statements to all debtors and weekly age analysis reports to business heads, finance, customer service, and sales teams.
General Finance Support
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Resolve queries from stores and ensure accurate financial communication and reporting.
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Maintain high standards of data capturing, documentation, and reconciliation.
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Notify the Finance Manager of any discrepancies or concerns with debtor accounts.
Administrative Duties
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Filing and maintaining creditor and debtor records in an organized and accessible manner.
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General office administration to support the finance department’s daily operations.
Qualifications and Experience
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Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or related financial qualification.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in creditor and debtor reconciliations, including general accounting tasks.
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Experience with point-of-sale reconciliations is advantageous.
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Solid knowledge of general ledger principles and accounting allocations.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.
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At least 2 years’ experience working with a reputable accounting package — SAP Business One is highly advantageous.
Key Competencies
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Strong numerical and analytical skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in data capturing.
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Ability to manage deadlines and operate under pressure in a fast-moving retail environment.
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Strong organizational skills and time management abilities.
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Self-starter with a proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Honest, dependable, and committed to professional integrity.
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A collaborative team player who can also take initiative when needed.
What the Company Offers
Joining Ares Holdings means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to thrive in a high-energy and inspiring work environment. Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and perks, including:
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Gym & shower facilities
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Personal training and yoga sessions
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Pension fund and medical aid with gap cover
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Healthy lunch subsidy
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Staff allocation valued at R10,000 per annum
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50% staff discount for employees and their families across all group brands
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Long-service incentives
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Company performance-based incentive scheme
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Access to a holistic Employee Wellness Programme
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A vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative company culture focused on engagement and personal growth
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ares Holdings is committed to employment equity and creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of South Africa. Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented groups, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, submit your application before the closing date of April 16, 2025. If you do not hear back within two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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