Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Potchefstroom. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.
About This Position
This Accounts Receivable Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Potchefstroom. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across North West.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Potchefstroom team on trust, and the Accounts Receivable Clerk role will feel that from week one.
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 Potchefstroom.
Based in Potchefstroom
Working in Potchefstroom means a place near the Hartbeespoort tourism node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Potchefstroom office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Potchefstroom.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Potchefstroom, North West.
Your Workplace
Beyond 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Potchefstroom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Outputs
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
Essential Criteria
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- 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.