Payments Clerk

SUMMARY:
Are you detail-focused, organised and passionate about getting things right the first time?

POSITION INFO:
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

• 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