Financial Clerk

Execustaff Recruiting Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced financial administrator with at least 25 years in bookkeeping. The role involves transaction processing, reconciliation, and compliance with financial regulations. Proficiency in cloud-based accounting (with Acumatica) and Microsoft Office is essential. The ideal candidate shows strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in financial administration or bookkeeping role.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle various payment methods and ensure recording of transactions.
• Allocate incoming funds to customer accounts.
• Process and reconcile petty cash transactions.
• Match cashbook balances with bank statements.
• Compile and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare financial and creditor reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Familiarity with financial regulations

Education

National Diploma in Accounting

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Acumatica

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualifications & Experience :

• National Diploma in Accounting
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, will be advantageous
• Experience : 25 years in a financial administration or bookkeeping role
• Software Proficiency : Cloud-based accounting systems (Currently using Acumatica) and Microsoft office

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with South African financial regulations and tax systems

Main Responsibilities

Transaction Processing

• Processing Payments : Handling various payment methods for foreign and local payments, including EFT and cash payments, and ensuring proper recording of transactions
• Processing Receipts : Allocating incoming funds on Acumatica to customer accounts and communicating with the bank in relations to foreign funds being received
• Capturing Petty Cash : Processing and reconciling petty cash transactions
• Inter-bank Transfers : Processing and reconciling inter-bank transfers
• Data Entry : Accurately capturing of routine overhead invoices in Acumatica

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconciling Bank Accounts : Matching the cashbook balance with bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify and investigate any discrepancies, corrective action taken if required
• Cash Flow Reporting : Compiling and maintaining a short-term cash flow forecast
• Bank Statement Analysis : Analysing and capturing bank statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

Record Keeping & Data Management

• Preparing and compiling Financial and creditor reports

Customer & Vendor Interaction

• Addressing Queries : Handling queries related to payments, bank reconciliations, and other financial matters

Compliance & Controls

• Compliance : Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and regulations