Cashbook Clerk

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Cashbook / Finance Administrator to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all day-to-day financial transactions are processed efficiently and correctly.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

- Daily cashbook management, including recording all bank receipts, payments, transfers, and debit orders accurately
- Performing monthly bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies, including unallocated deposits
- Preparing EFT payment batches and loading payments onto banking profiles
- Assisting with month-end procedures, including journal preparation and General Ledger reconciliations
- Preparing monthly royalties and rebates invoices and following up on outstanding payments
- Conducting monthly point-of-sale reconciliations and investigating variances
- Managing supplier and customer reconciliations to ensure payments are correctly processed and allocated
- Supporting month-end reporting requirements
- Providing after-hours standby support to check, confirm, and process customer payments

Requirements:

- Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting and Mathematics
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance will be advantageous
- 2–5 years’ experience in cashbook management and basic accounting functions
- Intermediate MS Excel skills
- Basic knowledge of accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills