Johannesburg: Financial Clerk

Qualifications & Experience: National Diploma in Accounting Degree in Finance, Accounting, will be advantageous Experience: 25 years in a financial administration or bookkeeping role Software Proficiency: Cloud-based accounting systems (Currently using Acumatica) and Microsoft office Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy Excellent organizational and time management skills Effective communication and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Familiarity with South African financial regulations and tax systems Main Responsibilities Transaction Processing Processing Payments: Handling various payment methods for foreign and local payments, including EFT and cash payments, and ensuring proper recording of transactions Processing Receipts: Allocating incoming funds on Acumatica to customer accounts and communicating with the bank in relations to foreign funds being received Capturing Petty Cash: Processing and reconciling petty cash transactions Inter-bank Transfers: Processing and reconciling inter-bank transfers Data Entry: Accurately capturing of routine overhead invoices in Acumatica Reconciliation & Reporting Reconciling Bank Accounts: Matching the cashbook balance with bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify and investigate any discrepancies, corrective action taken if required Cash Flow Reporting: Compiling and maintaining a short-term cash flow forecast Bank Statement Analysis: Analysing and capturing bank statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures Record Keeping & Data Management Preparing and compiling Financial and creditor reports Customer & Vendor Interaction Addressing Queries: Handling queries related to payments, bank reconciliations, and other financial matters Compliance & Controls Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and regulations