Accounts Receivable / Reconciliation Clerk

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an energetic Accounts Receivable / Reconciliation Clerk for its Finance team in Cape Town. In this hands-on role, you will manage client invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports. You will need 5+ years in a finance team, strong Excel skills, and be qualified or studying towards a finance qualification. Join a dynamic company that offers the chance to improve processes and contribute to the Finance team's success.

Benefits

Global exposure

Opportunity to improve processes

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a finance team, with at least 2 years in management or financial accounting.
• Newly qualified or studying toward a professional finance qualification.
• Experience in ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries according to company policy.
• Manage project/job reconciliations and ensure timely closures.
• Prepare weekly WIP and reconciliation reports.

Skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Professional finance qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite/Adaptive Insight)

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Accounts Receivable / Reconciliation Clerk to join our Finance team in Cape Town. You’ll handle client invoices, track project finances, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and ensure budgets and revenue are accurate. This is a hands‑on role with exposure to multiple projects and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and the overall success of the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries according to company policy
• Manage project/job reconciliations and ensure timely closures
• Prepare weekly WIP (work‑in‑progress) and reconciliation reports
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to review reconciliations and project pipelines
• Prepare standard month‑end and year‑end reporting, including client profitability
• Compare actual spend vs. approved budgets
• Prepare accrued and deferred revenue reports and upload budgets into finance systems
• Support internal and external audits with accurate, timely information
• Contribute to process improvements and financial controls

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a finance team, with at least 2 years in management or financial accounting
• Newly qualified or studying toward a professional finance qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in ERP systems (NetSuite/Adaptive Insight preferred) and strong Excel skills
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills; able to work independently
• Curious, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven
• Knowledge of media/advertising sectors is a bonus

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global, dynamic, and growing company
• Exposure to multiple finance processes and projects
• Opportunity to improve processes and make a meaningful impact