Gauteng: Financial Clerk posted by Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd

• National Diploma in Accounting
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, will be advantageous
• Experience: 2–5 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