Cape Town: Finance Shared Services Clerk – Head Office posted by O’Brien Recruitment
Posted on 2025-07-15 00:00:00
| Employer | O’Brien Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
Finance Shared Services Clerk Head Office
Location: Durbanville (moving to Tygervalley by year-end)
If you love working with numbers and keeping the finance engine running smoothly, this is for you. We need someone whos obsessive about accuracy and fine with a steady routine. Youll handle everything from matching invoices to clearing suspense accountsno surprises, just solid work every day.
What Youll Be Doing
- Processing & Payment of Invoices (50%)
Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and action payments without delay.
Send proof of payment back to schools/departmentsno chasing, just take care of it. - Reconciliations (10%)
Request supplier statements, reconcile them to our records, and sort out any discrepancies with suppliers or schools.
Prepare month-end reconciliations and, once everything balances, make the final payments. - Cash Book Processing (20%)
Review bank statements weekly and allocate each transaction to the correct account.
Receive petty-cash control sheets from schools; allocate and balance them weekly.
Allocate Capitec payment advice and credit-card expenses correctly; clear loan accounts.
Submit all reconciled documentation to the Financial Manager at month-end. - Fixed Asset Register (5%)
Capture capital-item invoices and update the fixed asset registerif its capital, it belongs in the register. - Journal Processing (10%)
Process journals in a timely manner and clear suspense accountsno loose ends. - Vendor Management (5%)
Review and approve new vendor onboarding in Dynamics.
Approve changes to vendor master dataaccuracy is mandatory.
What Were Looking For
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in a finance clerk or shared-services role, ideally with hands-on experience.
- Skills & Attributes:
Solid basic accounting knowledge and computer literacy (Dynamics, Excel, etc.).
Critical thinkernothing slips past you, and you catch discrepancies before anyone else does.
Unwavering attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Firm, professional communicationprincipals expect confidence and clarity when you talk to them.
Comfortable with a repetitive day-to-day routine. If you need variety for varietys sake, this role isnt for you.
Why This Role?
- Predictable Routine: Youll know exactly what to expect each dayno curveballs.
- Clear Structure: Youll report to a manager who runs a tight ship; grey areas arent tolerated.
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