Financial /Payroll Clerk - Finance/Payroll department

Brights Hardware; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hardware supplier in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level administrative assistant to support the financial department. Responsibilities include preparing spreadsheets for receipts, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should have a matric qualification and strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on detail and effective communication. This is a full-time role requiring ability to handle pressure and task prioritization.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounts is advantageous.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare EFT daily receipts spreadsheet.
• Reconcile bank statements with K8 system.
• Maintain housekeeping of work area.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Matric or equivalent

Financial qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Purpose

Provide administrative support to the financial department and assist the bookkeeper in maintaining accounting records by handling customer receipts and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare EFT daily receipts spreadsheet and prepare EFT confirmations for cash customers with salesperson.
• Keep the EFT receipts spreadsheet up to date and fill in debtors account numbers and cash sales invoice numbers on a daily basis.
• Reconcile bank statements with K8 system.
• Sort out filing for daily cash-ups as they get sent to finance department.
• Reconcile Petty cash and capture transactions on K8.
• Reconcile Nomad, ATM and Nedlink credit card transactions weekly.
• Reconcile Cape Consumer, RCS, Pay Just Now and Payflex transactions weekly.
• Assist with transfers spreadsheet of receipts between banks.
• Oversee general expenses spreadsheets e.g., vehicle maintenance, fuel and gift cards.
• Prepare spreadsheet for franchise attendance register, add new staff to biometric system.
• Ensure housekeeping of work area.
• Perform any work-related tasks as delegated by superior.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent.
• Financial qualification (advantageous).
• 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounts (advantageous).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal & written).
• Strong problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and customer service.
• Adaptability, capable of working independently and in a team.
• Analytical skills and Microsoft office training (Internet, e-mails, Word & Excel).

Confidentiality

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Ability to handle pressure

Ability to handle pressure.

Note

Kindly note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of our nation.

We will conduct our recruitment and appointments in line with the Company's equity targets and we are committed to improving our positions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials