Accounting Clerk

Public Protector South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government institution is looking for an Accounting Clerk in Pretoria, Gauteng, to perform essential financial tasks and maintain accurate records. Candidates should possess at least a three-year tertiary qualification in Accounting or Financial Management and have a minimum of 12 months of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office applications are required. This role involves financial reporting and requires the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months functional experience in financial accounting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Professionalism is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and clerical tasks for accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Maintain financial records and assist with basic financial reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of financial processes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Accuracy

Good customer service skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook)

Education

Three year tertiary qualification in Accounting/ Financial Management/ Cost and Management Accounting

Tools

Acumatica ERP system

Job description

Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: February 12, 2026

Role Overview

• Accounting Clerk: Accounting Clerk reports to Practitioner Financial Accounting and will be responsible for performing financial and clerical tasks to ensure accurate and timely recording of the Institution’s financial transactions by maintaining financial records, processing documentation and assisting with basic financial reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• A three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Accounting/ Financial Management/ Cost and Management Accounting
• A minimum of 12 Months functional experience in financial accounting

Skills Knowledge and Competencies

• Knowledge of financial processes, procedures and control systems.
• Basic knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills, demonstrating outstanding ability to correspond with colleagues, internal and external customers.
• Reliable and hard working.
• Accuracy.
• Ethical conduct
• Report writing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook).
• Acumatica ERP system will be added advantage.