Finance Clerk (Production) : Financial Accounting

Department of Water and Sanitation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in South Africa is seeking a Finance Clerk (Production) for financial accounting responsibilities in Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should possess a senior/grade 12 certificate and basic financial skills, including data capturing and Excel proficiency. Successful candidates will manage salary advice, prepare payments, and ensure compliance with financial policies. This role requires integrity and accountability.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices.
• Ability to capture data and operate a computer.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive salary advice and distribute it to employees.
• Capture supplementary employee payments.
• Prepare payments to service providers and maintain the invoice register.

Skills

Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices

Ability to capture data

Good communication skills

Accountability

Integrity

Honesty

Ethical conduct

Education

Senior / Grade 12 Certificate

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job title: Finance Clerk (Production) : Financial Accounting

Job Location: Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Deadline: September 29, 2025

Qualifications

• A senior / grade 12 certificate. Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices, as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer, and use Excel. Good communication skills. Accountability, integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. Some experience in finance would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive salary advice and distribute it to employees. Capturing supplementary employee payments. Prepare payments to service providers and maintain the invoice register. Ensure that creditors are paid within 30 days.
• Ensure financial procedures are observed in the section. Attend to vendor inquiries. Scan paid invoices onto SAP. Order and distribute stationery. File all face value documents systematically and completely.
• Attend to audit samples and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Assist with the compilation of the budget for the sections and printing budget reports.

Notes

Accounting / Financial Services jobs