Administrative Clerk

About Sheldon Recruitment

Sheldon Recruitment is a BBBEE Level 2 certified firm with 26 years of experience, focusing on human capital needs, employee relations, and tailored staffing solutions across diverse industries. Based on trust and collaboration, they assist clients in maximizing human capital investment while streamlining operational efficiency.

About the Role

An established accounting and audit firm based in Gqeberha is seeking an Administrative Clerk to manage the Calling Over process and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation of clients' Annual Financial Statements (AFS).

The Calling Over process is a critical quality control step to identify and correct errors before the AFS are issued to clients. The successful candidate will ensure that the AFS are complete, accurate, and fully compliant with the relevant accounting frameworks (IFRS). This role reports to the Audit Manager and works closely with the audit team.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting (BCom Accounting or National Diploma in Accounting) or a related qualification
• 1 to 2 years' experience in an accounting firm is advantageous
• Strong understanding of basic IFRS principles
• Experience in accounting or audit software, including DataSnipper, CaseWare, and MS Office (Excel), is required
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong proofreading ability including spelling, formatting, and consistency
• Ability to recalculate totals and verify balances; Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and escalate discrepancies
• Professional written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform casting of the final AFS and review DataSnipper outputs for accuracy
• Clearly mark any issues identified and update typing instructions with initials and date
• Call all pages of the AFS from cover page to final page, ensuring proper grammar, classifications, reconciliations, and cross-references between the SOCI, SOFP, cash flows, and notes
• Ensure the SOFP balances and that all amounts agree across statements and notes
• Reperform and review cash flow calculations and confirm alignment with the SOFP
• Escalate uncertainties or potential impacts on the AFS