Finance Clerk at Kontak Recruitment

• An established organisation operating within the direct sales, household products, distribution, and consumer goods sector is looking for a Finance Clerk to support the day-to-day financial administration of the business. The role combines finance administration, record keeping, reporting, reconciliations, and communication with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. Reporting under supervision, the successful candidate will assist with recording financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, supporting bookkeeping and accounting activities, and ensuring that financial information is maintained accurately and efficiently. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong numerical ability, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for reconciliations and financial administration

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• 3–5 years' experience within a finance environment
• Experience working with an automated financial management system
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Good Excel skills and understanding of relevant financial legislation, policies, and procedures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, mathematical, organisational, and record-keeping skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, listening, presentation, and customer service skills
• Accurate data capturing and typing skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and work under pressure
• Professional, customer-focused, self-motivated, honest, trustworthy, respectful, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process bills, transactions, credits, payments, and journal entries within the accounting system
• Verify account information and financial documents, resolving discrepancies, errors, and finance-related queries
• Assist with opening customer and supplier accounts and maintaining accurate customer and vendor financial records
• Maintain organised financial records, filing systems, and supporting documentation
• Assist with bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and finance administration activities
• Record, monitor, and reconcile money received and paid out
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Liaise professionally with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure accurate record keeping, data capturing, and compliance with financial legislation, policies, procedures, and company standards
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the finance department within a fast-paced environment