Audit Clerk

Listing live now. Role: Audit Clerk. Location: Parys, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

This Audit Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Parys. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Free State.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Parys operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Parys much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Audit Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Audit Clerk to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Where You’ll Work

On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Growing With Us

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Parys have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Parys team member.

Day in the Life

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

Equally, the Parys office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Parys.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Parys group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Beyond that, the team mix in Parys reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Parys.

About Parys

Parys continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with near the Sasolburg industrial complex. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Parys cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Parys, Free State.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Parys.

Your Role

• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits

Candidate Profile

• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.