Finance Clerk at CLS Human Capital Specialists

Introduction:

• Our client, a well-established company within the cosmetic industry in the Pretoria East area, is seeking a detail-oriented Cashbook, Debtors & Creditors Clerk to join their Finance Department.
• This role requires a highly organised individual who can manage financial transactions efficiently while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the financial integrity and daily operational efficiency of the business.

Job Purpose:

• The purpose of this role is to manage and maintain the company’s cashbook, debtors, and creditors processes by ensuring accurate capturing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions.
• The successful candidate will ensure that payments, collections, and supplier invoices are processed efficiently while resolving queries and maintaining accurate financial records.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role involving cashbook, debtors, and creditors

Required nature of experience:

• Cashbook processing and bank reconciliations
• Accounts receivable and debtor account management
• Accounts payable and supplier invoice processing

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks, Xero)
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Other:

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

Cashbook Management

• Capture daily bank statements into the accounting system.
• Process and prepare weekly and ad-hoc payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Investigate and resolve cashbook discrepancies.

Debtors Administration

• Allocate receipts accurately to customer accounts.
• Maintain accurate debtor age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Process monthly customer statements.
• Resolve customer account queries professionally and efficiently.

Creditors Administration

• Capture supplier invoices and prepare them for payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly.
• Maintain accurate creditor ageing records.
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies.

Transaction Processing & Operational Support

• Process daily invoices and transactions.
• Capture and reconcile previous day’s cashbook transactions.
• Prepare supplier invoices and documentation for weekly payments.
• Assist with resolving internal and external financial queries.
• Maintain organised and accurate financial documentation.

Reporting, Compliance & Financial Control

• Prepare monthly debtors and creditors reports (including age analysis).
• Monitor COD-driven transactions and ensure accurate processing.
• Manage a small creditors book.
• Ensure all financial records comply with internal controls and audit requirements.

Closing Date: 2026-04-10