Finance Clerk

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking a Finance Clerk in Cape Town to support day-to-day financial operations, including creditors, debtors, reconciliations and general finance admin. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, numerically minded and organised, with comfort using AI-assisted tools to boost productivity.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining creditor and debtor records, handling month-end tasks, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting or ERP software would be advantageous.
• Good numerical ability with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using modern digital tools, including AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, to support productivity and efficiency.
• Willing to learn and adopt new technologies and AI tools as part of the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously.
• Capture and maintain creditor accounts.
• Prepare creditor reconciliations and assist with payment preparation.
• Process customer receipts and assist with debtor reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding customer accounts when required.
• Process cashbook and banking transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with petty cash and company credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Maintain well-organised electronic and physical finance records.
• Assist with month-end processing and reconciliations.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for audits and year-end procedures.
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers regarding account queries.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function as required.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Finance Clerk position available in Cape Town.

Are you detail-oriented, numerically minded and well-organised, with a passion for finance and administration?

Our client, a manufacturing business based in Killarney Gardens is looking for a reliable Finance Clerk to assist with day-to-day financial operations, including creditors, debtors, reconciliations, financial processing and general finance administration.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You should also be comfortable using modern technology and open to adopting digital and AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and streamline administrative processes.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration role preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting or ERP software would be advantageous.
• Good numerical ability with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using modern digital tools, including AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, to support productivity, research and administrative efficiency.
• Willing to learn and adopt new technologies and AI tools as part of the finance function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously
• Capture and maintain creditor accounts
• Prepare creditor reconciliations and assist with payment preparation
• Process customer receipts and assist with debtor reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding customer accounts when required
• Process cashbook and banking transactions
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Maintain well-organised electronic and physical finance records
• Assist with month-end processing and reconciliations
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for audits and year-end procedures
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers regarding account queries
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function as required