Cashbook Clerk

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa MyCareerCraft Full time R40 000 - R60 000 per year


The Cashbook Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of all cash and bank transactions, preparing reconciliations, processing payments, and supporting the finance team with month-end reporting. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple bank accounts and high transaction volumes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Capture and allocate daily bank transactions across multiple accounts

  • Prepare and perform daily bank reconciliations, investigating and clearing outstanding items

  • Prepare EFT payment batches, set up and maintain beneficiaries, and ensure approvals are in place before release

  • Maintain cashbooks for ZAR and foreign currency accounts, recording bank charges, debit orders and card fees

  • Administer petty cash, including issuing, capturing, reconciling, and replenishing floats

  • Assist with supplier payments, remittance advices, and payment queries

  • Allocate cash receipts and reconcile daily POS or merchant settlements where relevant

  • Support month-end close by preparing cashbook journals, reconciliations, and audit packs

  • Maintain accurate records and audit trails in line with company policies

  • Assist with documentation for foreign payments where required

Qualifications

  • Matric with Accounting essential

  • Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Finance 

  • Sound understanding of accounting and VAT principles

Experience

  • 2 - 5 years experience in a Cashbook Clerk, Creditors, or Finance Clerk role

  • Proven experience with EFT payments and daily bank reconciliations

  • Exposure to foreign currency cashbooks will be an advantage

  • Experience working with medium to large companies handling multiple accounts

Systems and Tools

  • Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Pastel, Syspro, SAP, Xero, or similar)

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills

  • Familiarity with South African banking portals (ABSA, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank)

Skills and Competencies

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Strong understanding of bank reconciliation principles and GL allocations

  • Organised and able to meet deadlines for payment runs and month-end close

  • Professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

  • Problem-solving ability to investigate and resolve reconciling items

  • Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information

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