Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.
Overview
This Accounts Receivable Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mossel Bay. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Mossel Bay.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Mossel Bay.
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.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mossel Bay.
Meet the Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mossel Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
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.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mossel Bay will be explained during the hiring process.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Beyond that, the Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
What You’ll Need
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.