takealot.com

Retail

AdministrationController

$300–450k ~AI est. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Administration Controller at takealot.com. Skills: Operational Manning, Expense Management, Supplier Sourcing, Time and Attendance. Maintain and oversee DC operational manning requirements. Collaborate with finance department to track expenses”

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible hours, Overtime as needed

What You'll Do.

Maintain and oversee DC operational manning requirements

Collaborate with finance department to track expenses

Capture invoices for consumables

Reconcile purchase orders at month-end

Action accruals relating to the month

Correspond with Finance team for supplier information

Source suppliers when none exist

Obtain quotes on same specification

Clear monthly supplier statements

Capture all DC invoices in financial systems

Assist with ad-hoc team responsibilities

Assist with budget process preparations

Report on DC expenditure monthly

Oversee record keeping of time and attendance

Ensure data accuracy in Jarrison

Ensure accurate staff changes

Send timesheets and payrolls on time

Apply 5S principles in office spaces

Manage office access control systems

Maintain accurate employee access records

Oversee ordering of employee uniforms

Coordinate quality control of PPE

Support smooth running of Admin office

Compile quarterly/monthly forecasts for suppliers

Ensure accurate and timely delivery

Monitor packaging inventory levels

Update usage report daily

Record deviations on deliveries and quality

Record monthly supplier meeting performance

Provide insights on usage and spend

Collaborate with packaging/consumable controllers

Create purchase orders

Ensure timely payments to suppliers

Assist with month-end financial reporting

Analyse general ledger accounts

Assist with budget compilations

Assist with RFP and RFQ processes

Update daily dashboards for management

Capture weekly ad-hoc invoices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Finance department; Packaging/consumable controllers

Full Job Description

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Administration Controller 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. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great. This position reports to the :DC Finance and Admin Manager Your responsibilities will include: Admin Finance Support Diligently maintaining and Overseeing of DC Operational Manning Requirements Collaborate closely with the finance department to track and manage expenses related to the Distribution Centre Capture all invoices for consumables, stationery, uniform, labour, and any other ad hoc invoices. Ensure all Purchase Orders are reconciled at the end of the month and accrual relating to the month are actioned. Correspond with the Finance team where information is required for suppliers e. g. remittances, Non-payments, Urgent Payments. Source Supplier When there is no current supplier Assist with sourcing process Obtain quotes on same specification required by DC manager Ensure Monthly Supplier Statement are Cleared, all invoices for the DC has been Captured in financial systems, Assist with ad-hoc team responsibilities including the Budget Process preparations. Annual Budget process & long-term planning Month end reporting on all DC expenditure with reports to finance Temp Labour and Office Support Oversee record keeping and reporting of time and attendance, and ensure data is accurate. Ensure validation of Data in Jarrison - Loading and terminations Ensure accurate Staff Changes Ensure Timesheets and Payrolls are sent on time Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized working environment through the application of 5S principles in office spaces. Manage offic

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