About the position
Finance Clerk
Location: Head Office - Cape Town, Newlands
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-time
Join a dynamic Head Office Finance Team
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy, organisation, and delivering high-quality financial support?
Our client is looking for a Finance Clerk to join their Head Office Finance Team and play an important role in supporting accurate and efficient financial processes across the Group.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and thrives when working towards deadlines.
Apply directly or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
What you’ll be responsible for:
Financial Processing and Administration
- Processing daily receipts, payments, cashbook entries, and journal allocations
- Reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies timeously
- Capturing and verifying supplier invoices and credit notes
- Preparing and processing supplier payments via online banking
- Performing monthly supplier reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
- Providing administrative support across creditors, debtors, revenue reporting, petty cash, and related finance functions
Reporting and Month-End Support
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management reports and supporting schedules
- Ensuring accurate and timely capturing of financial data in Pastel
- Supporting the Finance Team with month-end processes and reporting requirements
Stakeholder Engagement
- Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders within agreed timelines
- Liaising with suppliers regarding statements, queries, and payment arrangements
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and hotel teams
Team and Culture
- Upholding the Group’s values and contributing positively to the workplace culture
- Supporting sustainability initiatives within the Finance Department and broader business
- Contributing to a collaborative, professional, and service-focused Finance Team
What you’ll need:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment
- Essential experience in creditors, cashbook, and/or petty cash
- Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting, Micros, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
- High level of accuracy and commitment to financial compliance
- Ability to prioritise workloads and consistently meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, organised, and service-oriented approach
Why this opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity to become part of an established Head Office Finance Team and contribute directly to the smooth and accurate financial operations of a growing Group.
If you are organised, numerically strong, detail-driven, and ready to take the next step in your finance career, we would love to hear from you!
Desired Skills:
- finance
- creditors
- debtors
- reconciliations
