Senior Accounts Clerk – Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East

Employer: Confidential / Recruitment Partner

Reference Code: CR2867

Industry: Accounting, Finance & Retail Management Services

Location: Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM – 16:00 PM

Salary: Up to R 25 000.00 Gross per month maximum (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Posted Date: 02 October 2026

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

About the Role & Company

A established Retail Management Company based in Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East is seeking an experienced, independent, and meticulous Senior Accounts Clerk to take full ownership of its accounting functions. Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the candidate will oversee day-to-day financial controls, management reporting, statutory compliance, and operational stock management.

This position requires a full-charge accounting background across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable—candidates with experience limited strictly to Debtors or Creditors alone will not qualify.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Deliverables

The Senior Accounts Clerk will manage five core financial and administrative areas:

1. Full Accounting Function & Ledger Control

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process, track, and reconcile vendor accounts, supplier bills, customer invoicing, and debtor collections.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, vendor statement reconciliations, and general ledger account balancing.

2. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Reporting to FD: Compile monthly management accounts, financial summaries, and operational cash analyses for the Financial Director.
• Data Integrity: Maintain precise journal entries and ensure trial balance accounts reflect operational realities.

3. Statutory Compliance & VAT

• Tax Compliance: Prepare and manage VAT returns, statutory declarations, and ensure total alignment with South African revenue compliance standards.

4. Operational Management & Stock Control

• Inventory & Uniform Control: Manage uniform ordering, maintain uniform stock registers, conduct inventory counts, and handle vendor supply relations.
• Site Alignment: Liaise directly with on-site retail and operational personnel to resolve accounting and stock discrepancies.

5. General Financial Administration

• SOP Enforcement: Maintain meticulous records, safeguard financial confidentiality, and perform general administrative support duties.

Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify for consideration for Reference CR2867, applicants must meet the following non-negotiable criteria:

• Educational Qualifications:
  • Completed Matric / Grade 12 (Essential).
  • Relevant tertiary financial or accounting qualification (Highly Preferred).
• Work Experience & History:
  • Minimum of 3 years recent experience handling a full accounting/bookkeeping function (Mandatory; must include full-cycle bookkeeping, debtors, creditors, VAT, and reconciliations).
  • Stable employment record with contactable employment references (Mandatory; no job hopping).
• Software & Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel and the wider MS Office suite (Essential).
  • Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP/accounting software (Essential).
  • Strong mathematical acumen, financial analytical skills, and high attention to detail.
• Language Skills:
  • Must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both languages (Mandatory to serve the dual-language client base).
• Personal Profile & Vetting:
  • Clear criminal record (Mandatory).
  • Well-presented, highly reliable, meticulous, and trustworthy.
  • Aged within the preferred company profile (under 50 years in alignment with the firm’s retirement policy).
  • Must reside in or within reasonable commuting distance of Pretoria East / Waterkloof Glen.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Up to R 25 000.00 gross per month maximum (commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience).
• Balanced Work Hours: Regular office hours from 08:00 AM to 16:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Long-Term Security: Stable, permanent position within a well-governed retail management structure.

Career Advice for Applicants

1. Highlight Full Accounting Experience: Emphasize your complete end-to-end bookkeeping experience on page 1 of your CV—applications showing only isolated Debtors or Creditors experience will be deleted.
2. Follow Application Formatting: Send your CV strictly in Word or PDF format (do not attach Google Drive or external web links).
3. Include Expected Salary in Subject Line: Set your email subject line exactly as:Reference CR2867 - [Your Expected Monthly Gross Salary] (e.g., Reference CR2867 – R22 000).
4. Attach Supporting Documents: Include written reference letters and a recent facial photograph with your application email.

Sample Interview Questions

Full Accounting Function & Statutory Controls

• Question (Management Accounts & VAT): “How do you structure your month-end closing process to ensure management accounts and VAT submissions are accurate and submitted on time?”
• Question (Discrepancy Resolution): “Can you describe how you handle reconciling complex general ledger or inventory count discrepancies when on-site records differ from accounting entries?”

How to Apply

Email your detailed CV along with reference letters and photo directly to the recruitment manager:

• Employer: Retail Management Firm (Ref: CR2867)
• Contact Email: oneilc@telkomsa.net
• Location: Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria East (On-Site)
• Start Date: Immediate / ASAP