Finance Clerk

Absolute Pets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet care retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Clerk for a four-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will handle supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and assist with weekly reporting. A diploma in Financial Accounting and 1-3 years of experience in a financial role is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, particularly in VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, and strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers an opportunity to support a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a financial accounting role.
• Strong accounting knowledge required.
• Good Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Prepare rental schedules for review.
• Assist with weekly ticket clearing and sales reporting.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Financial Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Absolute Pets is the leading pet care retailer in South Africa with over 170 stores nationwide. The Company caters to a high‑end customer with premium products for pets ranging from pet food to health & wellness products and accessories. Absolute Pets is looking for a finance clerk for a four month maternity contract position. The successful candidate will largely be providing support with the processing of supplier vouchers, Support Office creditors and rent, and general administrative support within the finance department.

Support Office Recons & Creditors

• Accurate and timely (based on payment terms with supplier) processing of supplier invoices.
• Clean supplier reconciliations and timely resolving of discrepancies and queries.
• Reporting account status and variations / discrepancies.
• Pro‑actively following up with suppliers regarding month‑end invoices and statements to meet retail calendar deadlines.

Rentals

• Timely and accurate preparation of rentals schedule for review.
• Timely reporting & querying of outstanding invoices before due date.
• Timely sharing of Turnover reports.
• Organisation of utility reports and follow‑up of outstanding documentation.
• Maintenance of the rentals mailbox.
• Assistance with rental queries.

ThinkTime Tickets

• Assistance with weekly clearing of tickets to align with reporting timelines, including:
  • Reallocation of tender errors in IQ (cash / card)
  • Obtain and validate documentation for CC sales where needed for Card sales and Sundries

Weekly reporting

• Accurate and timely Sales Exception reporting.

Qualifications and experience

• 1- 3 years’ experience in a financial accounting role
• Diploma in Financial Accounting or equivalent
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Good Excel skills with the ability to use VLOOKUP’s and Pivot Tables

Professional Skills / Characteristics

• Effective communication (written and verbal) skills in dealing with staff members, suppliers, and landlords
• Strong organisational skills
• Team player with strong communications skills
• Respectful of others
• Takes initiative and proposes solutions to problems
• Has the ability to adapt to changing requirements and learn new skills
• Willing to put in the extra work to support the team and grow professionally
• Willing to take on challenges and learn new skills
• Self‑motivated
• Deadline driven
• Strong attention to detail
• Trustworthy