117 Senior Accounting Clerk jobs in South Africa

Closing Date

2025/09/29

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DOI 05/2025 R1

Job Title

Loss Control/Fraud Officer: Fraud and Loss Control, Ref No. DOI 05/2025 R1

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms LD Atkins at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide effective and efficient loss control services. The successful incumbent must be willing to work overtime when required.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Finance or Risk Management; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Claims against the State (Public Liability Claims) and Claims by the State (RCD Claims recoverable); Thefts (Losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions); Assist in the management of all types of losses; Assist to investigate collisions and compiling BAS Payments and Journals for Damages & Losses and, Theft and Losses; Register of cases on the WCG Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information; Compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services; Drafting of write-off submission, Submissions to Higher Authority and Memorandums to Management.

The following will be advantageous: Loss Control and basic investigation experience; Be able to work in a high stress and high pressure environment.

Competencies

Advanced knowledge of the following: The WCG Loss Control System; Management of Losses and Claims, PFMA, NTR, PTI, Government Motor Transport Handbook Version 1 of 2019; Departmental Security policy; Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses, AFS and IFS reporting. Skills needed: Investigation; Organising; Planning; Problem solving; Analytical; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to: Assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims; Analyse reports from various professionals and experts Monitor and prevent prescription; Adhere to strict financial and legal deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure.

Remuneration

R R per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

ACCOUNTING CLERK

A vacancy exists in the Pietermaritzburg office of a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors for an Accounting Clerk to commence duties as soon as possible.

Main Responsibilities

· Cashbooks

· Payroll workings and submissions

· Preparing Financial statements

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Preferably someone with an accounting degree or studying towards one
• 1-2 years Accounting experience
• Computer literate (intermediate level)
• Must have Caseware Experience
• Fluent in English, written and oral

Behavioural Competencies

• Must pay attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Willing to learn

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From R8 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Accounting Clerk – RuBisCO, Somerset West - FULL TIME

Who we Are:

RuBisCO is a South African fruit export company supplying premium stone fruit to over 30 countries. Known for reliability, quality, and long-term partnerships, we are growing and strengthening our finance team.

The Role:

We are looking for an
Accounting Clerk
to maintain accuracy, structure, and process improvements in our finance function. This is a full-time, office-based position in Somerset West. You will play a key role in helping us move towards a paperless, digital-first workflow and drive modernisation within our finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain financial records
• Manage Accounts Payable & Receivable, supplier/customer liaison
• Prepare journals, ledgers, and account sales
• Support grower advances, vessel finalisations, intercompany transactions, and FOREX
• Assist with payroll and staff expense reconciliations
• Ensure IFRS compliance and contribute to audits
• Use Pastel, Excel, SharePoint, and AI-assisted tools to drive
  digital and paperless workflows

Must-Haves:

• Experience as an Accounting Clerk or Bookkeeper (3+ years)
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS etc)
• Strong accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and process-oriented
• Proactive, reliable team player

Nice-to-Haves:

• Multi-currency experience
• Proficiency in Afrikaans & English
• Familiarity with Pastel is a bonus
• Comfort with SharePoint and collaborative digital workflows

What We Offer:

• Exposure to international finance operations and process improvement opportunities
• Join a supportive, experienced team with deep industry knowledge
• The opportunity to
  modernise and improve systems,
  leaving a lasting impact
• Office-based in Somerset West,

and play a part in shaping RuBisCO's 
next chapter of growth

If you're ready for a new challenge –
apply today

• Application Deadline: 3 October 2025
• Job Location: Durbanville, Western Cape
• Job Title: Accounting Clerk
• Education Level: Diploma
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 1 - 3 Years

Key Performance Areas:

• Preparation of financial statements on Draftworx
• Submission of tax returns for individuals, trusts, and companies
• Calculation of VAT/PAYE/IRP5 reconciliations/Compensation Commissioner and submission of returns
• Data capturing on Pastel/Accfin (secretarial program)

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification and experience required

Accounting and administrative clerk required with Quickbooks and Excel experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have with Quickbooks desktop and online

Experience:

• Quickbooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Junior Payroll & Accounting Clerk

Location: Bloemfontein

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Junior Payroll & Accounting Clerk to join our team. The successful candidate will assist with payroll processing and managing creditor accounts. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, able to handle confidential information, and who works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) – finance-related certificate/diploma advantageous
• 1–2 years' experience in payroll, creditors, or general finance
• Basic knowledge of payroll legislation and creditor processes
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/payroll software (e.g., Sage, Pastel)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
• Trustworthy, eager to learn, and a strong team player

Key Responsibilities

Payroll:

• Collect and verify employee timesheets and leave forms
• Process payroll accurately and on time (weekly/monthly)
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.)
• Capture and update employee details on the payroll system
• Generate payslips and prepare payroll-related reports
• Assist with EMP201 and EMP501 submissions
• Handle payroll queries from employees

Creditors:

• Capture supplier invoices and allocate them to the correct accounts
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Process supplier payments within agreed terms
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date creditors ledger
• Liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and payments
• Assist with monthly and year-end creditor-related financial processes

How to Apply

If this role excites you, please send your CV to

If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on our database for future opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10 000,00 - R14 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm your expected take-home (after deductions) salary.

Work Location: In person

Company Description

njr steel is in the wholesale retail sector, the group has been operational for over 45years with operations in 7 provinces.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Junior Accounts Clerk located in the Durban Metropolitan Area. The Junior Accounts Clerk, under the supervision of the Bookkeeper and Creditors Clerk, will be responsible for performing daily accounting tasks such as;

Reconciliation of Cashbook

Day End Balance Functions

Petty Cash - capturing & loading of Payment

Cash Flows

Archiving

Stannic Reports

Printing of banks statements

Loading beneficiaries

Loading weekly payments

Creditors functions:

Capturing of invoices , discounts , reconciling, filing and loading of creditor payments

Cleaning of APTB,

Following up queries & credit note.

Verifying of payment from sales guys

and supporting the finance team in reporting and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Credit Control and Finance skills
• Accounting skills
• Strong Communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software, (Syspro added advantage) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Relevant education and/or experience in an accounting or finance role is preferred
• Bachelors degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting.

We are looking for a clerk to join our team in an accounting practice.

Duties but not limited:

• Capturing from banks statements
• Company Secretarial
• Preparation of payroll
• Preparation of EMP VAT and income tax returns
• Assisting clients with queries and general accounting issues
• General Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent Communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Must be well organised and work well under pressure
• BCom Accounting / BCompt degree
• Previous experience in an audit / accounting firm will be advantageous
• Behavioural Competencies
• Must pay attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Willing to learn

Salary - Market related based on experience

Please forward CV's to

NB. The interview process will contain an aptitude test.

The initial contract period will be for 3 months, thereafter if both parties are happy we will then make the candidate permanent.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R5 000,00 - R7 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person