Financial Clerk

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized educational institution is seeking a Temporary Financial Clerk in Somerset West from February to July 2026. The role includes responsibilities such as managing financial records and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and assisting with audit preparations. Candidates should have a Matric Certificate, preferably a financial qualification, and at least three years of experience. Strong attention to detail and good communication skills in Afrikaans and English are essential. This position demands reliability and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate is required.
• At least three years of working experience.
• A financial certificate will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture debtor, supplier and producer invoices.
• Allocate costs to sale/purchase orders correctly.
• Check invoices for compliance with tax requirements.
• Capture payments in the accounting system.
• Send remittances and timely statements.
• Attend to supplier queries and correspondence.
• Obtain invoice payment approvals.
• Perform debtor and creditor reconciliations.
• Assist with cashflow and financial reporting.
• Support annual audit preparations.
• File relevant documents.
• Process debit/credit cards and post journals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good communication in Afrikaans and English

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Hardworking and reliable

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric Certificate

Financial certificate (advantageous)

Background in finance

Job description

An established fruit marketing concern based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Temporary Financial Clerk to join their team from 16 February 2026 to end of July 2026. The financial clerk will be responsible for the accurate, timely and complete accounting of the income and costs. The person will be the financial point of contact for suppliers and contribute to the professional image of the company. The staff member will be responsible for the reconciliation and reporting of the Cashbook, Creditors Balances, Cashflow forecasting, Cost allocations, operating expenses and related functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture debtor, supplier and producer invoices
• Allocation of cost correctly to sale/purchase orders
• Checking invoices to ensure they comply with SARS valid tax invoice requirements
• Capture payments in the accounting system (matching payments)
• Sending remittances
• Timely receipt of supplier invoices and statements
• Attending to supplier queries
• Supplier correspondence and follow-up
• Obtaining approval of invoice to be paid
• Debtor reconciliations
• Creditor reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with cashflow
• Financial reporting, as well as ad-hoc reporting
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual audit
• Filing
• Processing of debit/credit cards
• Posting of journals

Skills Required

• Attention to detail and ability to detect errors
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Time Management – Meeting deadlines and working towards predetermined deadlines
• Hardworking and reliable
• Working well under pressure

Minimum Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required

• Matric Certificate
• A financial certificate will be advantageous; otherwise, a background in finance to be considered.
• At least three years of working experience