Audit Clerk

The organisation is recruiting a Audit Clerk for its Bloemfontein operation. The role forms part of a wider finance jobs portfolio across Free State.

The Role

Importantly, the organisation is investing in its Bloemfontein operation, and this Audit Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Free State 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 Bloemfontein.

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.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bloemfontein also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

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

Crucially, the Bloemfontein 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.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

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

Practically speaking, 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.

Your Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bloemfontein office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State 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.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bloemfontein will be explained during the hiring process.

Why Join Us

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this finance jobs role in Bloemfontein; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

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.

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

Working in Bloemfontein

Working in Bloemfontein means a place in the Welkom gold fields, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Bloemfontein office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bloemfontein, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bloemfontein 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.

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 Bloemfontein.

Your Future Here

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

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein team member.

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

Daily Duties

• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies

What You’ll Need

• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• 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.