Temp Financial Clerk (Maternity Cover)

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Temporary
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006059/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

An established fruit marketing concern based in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Temporary Financial Clerk to join their team from 16 February 2026 to end of July 2026.The financial clerk will be responsible for the accurate, timely and complete accounting of the income and costs. The person will be the financial point of contact for suppliers and contribute to the professional image of the company. The staff member will be responsible for the reconciliation and reporting of the Cashbook, Creditors Balances, Cashflow forecasting, Cost allocations, operating expenses and related functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Capture debtor, supplier and producer invoices
Allocation of cost correctly to sale/purchase orders
Checking invoices to ensure they comply with SARS valid tax invoice requirements
Capture payments in the accounting system (matching payments)
Sending remittances
Timeous receipt of supplier invoices and statements
Attending to supplier queries
Supplier correspondence and follow-up
Obtaining approval of invoice to be paid
Debtor reconciliations
Creditor reconciliations
Bank reconciliations
Assisting with cashflow
Financial reporting, as well as ad-hoc reporting
Assisting with the preparation of the annual audit
Filing
Processing of debit/credit cards
Posting of journals

Skills Required:

Attention to detail and ability to detect errors
Good Excel skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Time Management – Meeting deadlines and working towards predetermined deadlines
Hardworking and reliable
Working well under pressure

Minimum Education/Professional Qualifications and Experience Required

Matric Certificate
A financial certificate will be advantageous; otherwise, a background in finance to be considered.
At least three years of working experience

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.