Financial Clerk

New Generation Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group is looking for a skilled Finance Officer to manage end-to-end accounting for multiple clients. You will prepare management accounts, manage general ledger entries, and support compliance while working with cloud-based finance systems. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role.
• Experience in finance or bookkeeping.
• Solid working knowledge of finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Manage general ledger entries and payroll.
• Support year-end processes and external audits.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Cloud-based finance systems

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance

Tools

Zoho Books

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

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 optimise 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

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full‑function accounting role
• Experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or financial admin role
• Tertiary qualification in accounting / finance (degree or diploma)
• Solid working knowledge of finance systems (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Proficiency in cloud‑based accounting software (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple clients or projects at once / manage multiple clients and priorities independently
• Confident communicator and problem‑solver / Comfortable communicating with clients, interpreting data, and solving problems