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Finance Clerk

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Location:

Newlands - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: CPT000053-SH-1

Finance Clerk

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

Duties & Responsibilities

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 youll 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 Groups 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 youll 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!

Required Experience:

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