Finance Shared Services Clerk – Head Office
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 who’s obsessive about accuracy and fine with a steady routine. You’ll handle everything from matching invoices to clearing suspense accounts—no surprises, just solid work every day.What You’ll 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/departments—no 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 register—if it’s capital, it belongs in the register. * Journal Processing (10%)
- Process journals in a timely manner and clear suspense accounts—no loose ends. * Vendor Management (5%)
- Review and approve new vendor onboarding in Dynamics.
- Approve changes to vendor master data—accuracy is mandatory.
- 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 thinker—nothing slips past you, and you catch discrepancies before anyone else does.
- Unwavering attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Firm, professional communication—principals expect confidence and clarity when you talk to them.
- Comfortable with a repetitive day-to-day routine. If you need variety for variety’s sake, this role isn’t for you.
- Predictable Routine: You’ll know exactly what to expect each day—no curveballs.
- Clear Structure: You’ll report to a manager who runs a tight ship; grey areas aren’t tolerated.