Finance Clerk

Obrien Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Obrien Recruitment is seeking a Finance Clerk for our Head Office in Cape Town. You will support financial processing, reconcile bank accounts, and manage supplier invoices and payments in a structured finance team.

With at least 3 years in finance, you will handle creditors, cashbook, and petty cash, using Pastel, Micros, and Excel to ensure accuracy and compliance, while meeting tight deadlines and delivering service-focused support.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Essential experience in creditors, cashbook, and/or petty cash
• Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting, Micros, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised and service-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Process daily receipts, payments, cashbook entries, and journal allocations
• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve discrepancies timeously
• Capture and verify supplier invoices and credit notes
• Prepare and process supplier payments via online banking
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries
• Provide administrative support across creditors, debtors, revenue reporting, petty cash, and related finance functions
• Assist with monthly management reports and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate data capture in Pastel and support month-end processes
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with suppliers regarding statements, queries, and payment arrangements
• Support sustainability initiatives within the Finance Department and broader business
• Contribute to a collaborative, professional Finance Team

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Communication

Organised

Deadline-driven

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Micros

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Head Office - Cape Town, Newlands
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-time

Join a dynamic Head Office Finance Team

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy, organisation, and delivering high-quality financial support?
Our client is looking for a Finance Clerk to join their Head Office Finance Team and play an important role in supporting accurate and efficient financial processes across the Group.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and thrives when working towards deadlines.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Financial Processing and Administration

• Processing daily receipts, payments, cashbook entries, and journal allocations
• Reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies timeously
• Capturing and verifying supplier invoices and credit notes
• Preparing and processing supplier payments via online banking
• Performing monthly supplier reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
• Providing administrative support across creditors, debtors, revenue reporting, petty cash, and related finance functions

Reporting and Month-End Support

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management reports and supporting schedules
• Ensuring accurate and timely capturing of financial data in Pastel
• Supporting the Finance Team with month-end processes and reporting requirements

Stakeholder Engagement

• Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders within agreed timelines
• Liaising with suppliers regarding statements, queries, and payment arrangements
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and hotel teams

Team and Culture

• Upholding the Group’s values and contributing positively to the workplace culture
• Supporting sustainability initiatives within the Finance Department and broader business
• Contributing to a collaborative, professional, and service-focused Finance Team

What you’ll need:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Essential experience in creditors, cashbook, and/or petty cash
• Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting, Micros, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
• High level of accuracy and commitment to financial compliance
• Ability to prioritise workloads and consistently meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised, and service-oriented approach

  Why this opportunity?

  This role offers the opportunity to become part of an established Head Office Finance Team and contribute directly to the smooth and accurate financial operations of a growing Group.
  If you are organised, numerically strong, detail-driven, and ready to take the next step in your finance career, we would love to hear from you!