Cashbook Clerk / Treasury clerk

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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