Financial Clerk

Position Summary To provide financial and administrative support by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with reporting and reconciliation tasks. The role ensures compliance with internal controls and supports the finance departments operational efficiency. Responsibilities defined but not limited to the below. 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 relation 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 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 Qualifications & Experience: Minimum: National Diploma in Accounting. Preferred: Degree in Finance, Accounting. Experience: 25 years in a financial administration or bookkeeping role. Software Proficiency: o Cloud-based accounting systems (Currently using Acumatica). o 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. Applicant Feedback Policy Sotina Recruitment endeavours to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible. However, if you do not hear from one of our Recruiters within 30 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Location: Gauteng, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 10/14/2025