Finance Clerk

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000053/SH

Date posted:

Monday, September 14, 2026

Location:

Newlands, South Africa

Salary:

1 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Finance Clerk

Location: Head Office - Cape Town, Newlands
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-time

POSITION INFO:

Join a dynamic Head Office Finance Team

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy, organisation, and delivering high-quality financial support?
Our client is looking for a Finance Clerk to join their Head Office Finance Team and play an important role in supporting accurate and efficient financial processes across the Group.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and thrives when working towards deadlines.

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What you’ll be responsible for:

Financial Processing and Administration

Processing daily receipts, payments, cashbook entries, and journal allocations
Reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies timeously
Capturing and verifying supplier invoices and credit notes
Preparing and processing supplier payments via online banking
Performing monthly supplier reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
Providing administrative support across creditors, debtors, revenue reporting, petty cash, and related finance functions

Reporting and Month-End Support

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management reports and supporting schedules
Ensuring accurate and timely capturing of financial data in Pastel
Supporting the Finance Team with month-end processes and reporting requirements

Stakeholder Engagement

Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders within agreed timelines
Liaising with suppliers regarding statements, queries, and payment arrangements
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and hotel teams

Team and Culture

Upholding the Group’s values and contributing positively to the workplace culture
Supporting sustainability initiatives within the Finance Department and broader business
Contributing to a collaborative, professional, and service-focused Finance Team

What you’ll need:

Matric (Grade 12)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment
Essential experience in creditors, cashbook, and/or petty cash
Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting, Micros, and Microsoft Excel
Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
High level of accuracy and commitment to financial compliance
Ability to prioritise workloads and consistently meet strict deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, organised, and service-oriented approach

Why this opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to become part of an established Head Office Finance Team and contribute directly to the smooth and accurate financial operations of a growing Group.
If you are organised, numerically strong, detail-driven, and ready to take the next step in your finance career, we would love to hear from you!

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