Finance Clerk for Head Office Team in Durban
Vital Element · Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Vital Element is looking for a detail oriented Finance Clerk to join their client's Head Office team in Durban. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping records accurate, and supporting a finance team with day to day admin. If you have Matric and some experience in data capture or financial administration, this could be a great step into a stable finance career.
About the role
Our client is seeking a Finance Clerk to join their Head Office team in Durban. You will report to the Accounts Manager and play a key role in keeping financial records accurate and well organised.
In this role, you will capture daily delivery invoices, update spreadsheets, match sales orders to invoices, and make sure everything reconciles correctly. You will also maintain credit note records, file and archive financial documents, and retrieve invoices or PODs when needed for queries and audits.
You will update and maintain the OMNI database, assist with ad hoc system projects, and provide support to the Bookkeeper and Accounts Manager. The work is hands on and central to the smooth running of the finance function, so attention to detail and reliability are key.
- Capture daily delivery invoices and update relevant spreadsheets
- Match sales orders to invoices and ensure accurate reconciliation
- Maintain and update credit note records
- File and archive financial documents, including preparation for off site storage
- Retrieve invoices, PODs, and sales orders for queries and audits
- Update and maintain the OMNI database and assist with system projects
- Provide support to the Bookkeeper and Accounts Manager with ad hoc tasks
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience in data capture and financial administration
- Exposure to accounting software (OMNI experience advantageous)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Clear credit and employment history
- Team oriented, adaptable, and committed to organisational success
Responsibilities
- Capture daily delivery invoices and update relevant spreadsheets
- Match sales orders to invoices and ensure accurate reconciliation
- Maintain and update credit note records
- File and archive financial documents, including preparation for off site storage
- Retrieve invoices, PODs, and sales orders for queries and audits
- Update and maintain the OMNI database and assist with ad hoc system projects
- Provide support to the Bookkeeper and Accounts Manager with ad hoc tasks
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and maintain accurate records
Job details
- Organisation
- Vital Element
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Finance Clerk role, highlight your Matric certificate and any experience you have with data capture, Excel, and accounting software. Even if you have not used OMNI before, mention any similar systems you have worked with.
Since the role involves working with invoices, credit notes, and financial records, show that you are careful and accurate. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you stay organised and meet deadlines. You may also be asked about your credit and employment history, so be prepared for that conversation.
Durban based candidates should make it clear they can work on site. Good luck!
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