Cashbook Clerk

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution based in Cape Town is seeking a Cashbook Clerk for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for cashbook administration, processing payments, and reconciling accounts. Key qualifications include a matric certificate and basic accounting knowledge. Strong attention to detail and good communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Cashbook administration
• Load payments on banking platform
• Ensure that payments and documents are properly authorised
• Process debit orders
• Reconcile the Foreign currency and Rand Cashbook daily
• Process bank charges daily
• Convert foreign funds to rand in line with TOG FX and Hedging
• Update and maintain foreign and Rand Cash book
• Confirm Incoming Funds via I-trade
• Submit VAT Forms on SARS e-filing
• Load Supplier Invoices on SARS e-filing
• Issue and reconcile Petty Cash
• Ensure monthly reports are done and submitted timeously

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Customer focus

Education

Matric

Basic Accounting

Invoicing Experience

National Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Certificate/NATED 4 - 6

Knowledge of Debtors & Creditors

Knowledge of Accounting, VAT Rules

Intermediate – Advanced Excel

Job description

Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Cape Town, CBD is seeking a Cashbook Clerk to join their team. This would be a 3-month contract.

Job Requirements

• Cashbook administration
• Load payments on banking platform
• Ensure that payments and documents are properly authorised
• Process debit orders
• Reconcile the Foreign currency and Rand Cashbook daily
• Process bank charges daily
• Convert foreign funds to rand in line with TOG FX and Hedging
• Strategy
• Update and maintain foreign and Rand Cash book
• Reconcile the Foreign currency and Rand Cashbook daily
• Process bank account charges daily
• Confirm Incoming Funds via I-trade
• Convert foreign funds to rand
• Submit VAT Forms on SARS e-filing
• Load Supplier Invoices on SARS e-filing
• Issue Petty Cash.
• Replenish Petty Cash
• Reconcile Petty Cash Box to GL
• Ensure monthly reports are done and submitted timeously
• Ensure bank recons are done daily for the previous working day
• Compile the vehicle report
• Facilitate the pick-up of fuel cards at the banks
• Assist with the optimisation of the administration process
• Process interest accruals.

Qualification / Experience

• Matric
• Basic Accounting
• Invoicing Experience Essential
• National Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Certificate/NATED 4 - 6
• Knowledge of Debtors & Creditors
• Knowledge of Accounting, VAT Rules.
• Intermediate – Advanced Excel

Key Attributes

• Attention to detail and accuracy non-negotiable
• Able to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Customer focused at all times
• Positive work ethics
Able to work overtime if necessary
• Able to adapt to systems and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.