Cashbook Clerk Full Time Job

Accounting / Cashbook Clerk required in Port Elizabeth.

A permanent intermediate level position is currently available for a Cashbook Clerk in Markman, Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting and Mathematics
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (preferred)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in cashbook management and basic accounting
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Vibrant and outgoing personality
• Valid drivers license and own reliable transport

Knowledge and skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel
• Basic knowledge of accounting software
• High attention to detail
• Numerical accuracy
• Strong organizational skills

Key Performance Areas:

• Daily cashbook management: record all bank receipts, payments, transfers, and debit orders accurately
• Bank reconciliations: monthly matching of bank statements to the cashbook, investigate discrepancies (unallocated deposits)
• Payment processing: prepare EFT payment batches and load payments on bank profiles
• Month-end procedures: support the finance team with month-end closures, prepare journals, and reconcile General Ledger (GL) accounts
• Prepare monthly royalties and rebates invoices and track outstanding payments
• Monthly point-of-sale reconciliation: match speed point transactions with point-of-sale reports and investigate discrepancies
• Supplier and customer reconciliations: ensure all payments are processed and allocated correctly
• Comply with relevant month-end reporting requirements
• After hours standby: check, confirm and process customer payments