Financial Clerk

New Generation Management Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Johannesburg seeks a skilled Finance Officer to join their finance outsourced services team. The role involves handling end-to-end accounting for multiple clients, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in finance and solid experience in accounting software. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on client financial management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role.
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting packs.
• Manage general ledger entries, VAT, payroll, and other statutory submissions.
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or financial admin role

Solid working knowledge of finance systems

Strong Excel skills

Confident communicator and problem-solver

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance (degree or diploma)

Tools

Zoho Books

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Finance Officer to join our growing finance outsourced services team. If you’re confident in handling end-to-end accounting for multiple clients and enjoy working in cloud-based finance systems, this role is for you.

You’ll be part of a team that delivers outsourced accounting services to a range of clients—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while helping improve how clients manage their finances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting packs
• Manage general ledger entries, VAT, payroll, and other statutory submissions
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors where required
• Oversee and optimize the use of finance systems (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Collaborate with finance support staff and client stakeholders to streamline processes
• Spot opportunities to automate or improve client finance workflows

Requirements

• Experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or financial admin role
• Solid working knowledge of finance systems (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, Sage, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple clients or projects at once
• Confident communicator and problem-solver

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role
• Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance (degree or diploma)
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities independently
• Comfortable communicating with clients, interpreting data, and solving problems

Benefits

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role
• Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance (degree or diploma)
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities independently
• Comfortable communicating with clients, interpreting data, and solving problems