Finance Clerk

Absolute Pets

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Cape Town, ZA Until 9/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Absolute Pets is a growing Pet Care Retailer and is looking for a Finance Clerk, with a focus on being an all-rounder within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Creditors Processing and Reconciliation:

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
  • Prepare supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies or queries promptly.
  • Report account status and follow up on month-end invoices and statements to meet retail calendar deadlines.

ThinkTime Tickets:

  • Assist with weekly ticket clearing to support reporting timelines, including:
    • Reallocate tender errors in IQ, including cash and card transactions.
    • Obtain and validate documentation for card sales and sundry transactions.

General Finance Support & Administration:

  • Provide general finance and administrative support as required.


Qualifications and experience

  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in a finance role
  • Diploma in Bookkeeping or equivalent
  • Strong accounting knowledge
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite
  • Good Excel skills with the ability to use VLOOKUP’s and Pivot Tables

Professional Skills / Characteristics

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, suppliers, and landlords.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, deadline driven, and trustworthy.
  • A respectful team player who is self-motivated and willing to support others.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take on challenges, solve problems, and learn new skills.
About this role

Summary

Process invoices, reconcile accounts, support finance team, and assist with reporting tasks.

Job title

Finance Clerk

Experience level

1-3 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Cape Town, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingMicrosoft suiteExcelVLOOKUPPivot Tables

Preferred skills

communicationorganisationdetail-orientedteamworkproblem-solving

Specializations

creditors processingreconciliationfinance supportadministration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cape Town, South Africa

Work arrangement unknown City