Payroll Reconciliation Clerk at Ackermans – Apply now!

Job Details

Job Title: Payroll: Reconciliation Clerk
Company: Ackermans
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Retail / Finance / Human Resources
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Company Overview

Ackermans is one of South Africa’s leading value retailers, known for providing affordable fashion and quality products to families across the country.

With a strong presence in the retail sector, Ackermans focuses on delivering value while fostering a people-centric workplace culture that supports growth, collaboration, and employee development.

Job Overview

The Payroll: Reconciliation Clerk will support the HR and Payroll team by ensuring accurate financial reconciliations, payroll processing, and reporting.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented finance professionals who enjoy working with numbers and ensuring accuracy in payroll-related financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accounts
• Reconcile intercompany loans and payroll accounts across countries
• Resolve outstanding queries and process journal corrections
• Prepare and upload monthly journals
• Maintain trial balance reconciliation checklist
• Process SAP payments and payroll-related invoices
• Upload and process salary payments
• Perform third-party reconciliations and ensure timely payments
• Run overpayment reports and manage discrepancies
• Handle monthly and bi-monthly payroll submissions (RSA & neighbouring countries)
• Manage leave reconciliations and queries
• Perform general payroll administration duties

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in finance administration
• Strong experience in reconciliations
• Experience working across multiple business units
• Preferred: 3+ years reconciliation experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of general ledger and accounting principles
• Knowledge of debits, credits, journals, and reconciliations
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

CV Tips

To stand out for this role:

• Highlight your reconciliation and payroll experience clearly
• Mention systems experience such as SAP and Excel (advanced functions)
• Include examples of error detection, resolving discrepancies, or improving processes
• Demonstrate your ability to handle confidential payroll data
• Quantify achievements (e.g., “reconciled accounts worth R X million with 99% accuracy”)

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Work with a well-established retail brand
• Gain exposure to multi-country payroll operations
• Opportunities for career growth in finance and HR
• Collaborative and people-focused work environment
• Develop advanced skills in payroll systems and financial reporting

Company Policy

Ackermans is committed to fair employment practices and employee development. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.