Payments Clerk

Job Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Payments Clerk in Johannesburg to manage financial processes with precision. The ideal candidate will have a matric and a year of finance experience, ideally in FMCG. Responsibilities include managing payroll entries, suppliers' invoices, and bank reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills are essential. Apply now!

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• A related tertiary qualification or currently studying towards one is advantageous.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a finance role, preferably within FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post all payroll-related journal entries accurately.
• Record ad-hoc supplier and service provider invoices timeously.
• Clear bank suspense items weekly.
• Monitor daily auto-import of bank statements.
• Communicate outstanding cash-ups to store bookkeepers.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly inter-branch records reviews.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audit readiness.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in finance or related field

Job description

Our client in the FMCG sector is seeking a Payments Clerk who is able to manage financial processing with accuracy, ensure clean reconciliations, and maintain strong control over creditors and payroll-related transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post all payroll-related journal entries accurately
• Record ad-hoc supplier and service provider invoices timeously
• Clear bank suspense items reflected in the EasyAcc dashboard weekly
• Monitor and ensure daily auto-import of bank statements
• Communicate outstanding cash-ups to relevant store bookkeepers
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations by the 1st working day of each month
• Conduct monthly inter-branch records reviews and follow up on outstanding transfers
• Perform updates, corrections, and record maintenance on creditor accounts
• Maintain accurate documentation and filing for audit readiness
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial administration as required

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Matric
• A related tertiary qualification or currently studying towards one (advantageous)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a finance role, preferably within FMCG
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Apply now!