Accounts Receivable Clerk

Work-Force

Whether you are a seasoned Accounts Receivable Clerk or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Oudtshoorn. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

The Role

An experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk is needed to support operations in Oudtshoorn. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in 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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Oudtshoorn teams, and the new Accounts Receivable Clerk will feel that from the first week.

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 Oudtshoorn much easier.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Oudtshoorn offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Oudtshoorn have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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

Meet the Team

The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Oudtshoorn 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.

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

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

Working in Oudtshoorn

Equally, the role is based in Oudtshoorn, near the Cape Town International Airport hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Oudtshoorn and the broader Western Cape region.

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

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 Oudtshoorn.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

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.

Crucially, the Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Core Functions

  • Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
  • Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
  • Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
  • Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
  • Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
  • Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
  • Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans

Essential Criteria

  • Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
  • Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
  • Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
  • 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups

Practically speaking, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.

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