Finance Clerk

O'Brien Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Recruitment is seeking a Finance Clerk to join a Head Office Finance Team. The role focuses on accurate processing of daily receipts, journals, bank reconciliations, and supplier payments.

You will support month-end reporting and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining stringent financial controls and deadlines. Matric and at least three years of experience are required, with Pastel, Micros, and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Essential experience in creditors, cashbook, and/or petty cash.
• Proficiency in 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 meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised, and service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• 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 queries.
• Providing administrative support across creditors, debtors, revenue reporting, petty cash, and related finance functions.
• Assisting with 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.
• Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding statements, queries, and payment arrangements.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and hotel teams.
• Upholding the Group’s values and contributing to workplace culture.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives within the Finance Department and broader business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Micros

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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!