Financial Clerk - Hiring Now

We are searching for an ambitious Financial Clerk to join our passionate team at The Aurum Institute in Parktown, Johannesburg.
Growing your career as a Full Time Financial Clerk is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in leadership, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Financial Clerk at The Aurum Institute today!

Work

The Finance Clerk is responsible for performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing and posting Accounts Payable Data, Month-End Reconciliations, Payment Batch Files, Bank Uploads, Remittance Advices, obtaining authorisation on Invoices and Audit enquiries.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Processing incoming Invoices in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing and posting
• Preparing Month End Reconciliations in line with financial policies and procedures
• Preparing Payment Batch Files in advance for Payment Runs
• Uploading Payment Batch Files into the Banking System and verifying accuracy
• Resolve discrepancies with Suppliers within the Financial policies and procedures guidelines
• Remittance Advices sent to all Suppliers once Payments have been approved via the Authorisers and Releasers
• Obtaining authorisation on Invoices from the relevant HOD’s, Administrators and Managers
• Audit enquiries: preparing Audit Samples as requested; verifying accuracy and completeness of the Sample and ensure outstanding Information is completed before handover to Auditors/Supervisors

Requirements

Education

• A Financial diploma in Bookkeeping
• A one-year certificate from College or Technical School

Experience

• Three to six months proven work experience as Accounts Payable Clerk (or Accounts Receivable Clerk)
• Solid understanding of basic Bookkeeping and Accounts Payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage Accounting Figures and Financial Records
• Data entry skills along with strong numbers skills
• Hands-on experience with Spreadsheets 

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Own car
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required.
• Willing to work overtime

Please note:

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.  All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

Benefits of working as a Financial Clerk in Parktown, Johannesburg:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package