Admin / Finance Manager (junior)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional firm based in East London is seeking a junior Admin / Finance Manager to oversee financial records, drive revenue growth, manage operations, and enhance HR compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and operations management, along with the ability to lead marketing initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team committed to efficiency and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial record management with a significant turnover.
• Ability to drive revenue growth and optimize costs.
• Strong administrative and operational management skills.
• Experience in compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records accurately and in compliance.
• Drive strategic financial planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Streamline business processes to improve efficiency.
• Lead HR administration team and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Financial management

Operations management

Human resources management

Marketing and brand management

Job description

Admin / Finance Manager (junior) required for a company based in East London

Finance Management

• Manage financial records for an average monthly turnover of R10 million, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all transactions.
• Drive revenue growth and cost optimisation through effective financial planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement in decision-making processes.
• Oversee all financial management functions, including bank reconciliations, budgeting, cash flow management, cost of sales, creditors, debtors, financial reporting, gross profit analysis, and income statement preparation.
• Liaise with external accountants to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions.
• Oversee capital management and investor interest payments, maintaining transparency and financial accountability.
• Improved historical bookkeeping accuracy through detailed investigation and reconciliation, ensuring error-free trial balance submissions prior to 2020.
• Ensure adherence to FIC cash reporting regulations.

Operations Management

• Streamlined and automated business processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and time management across operations.
• Centralised administrative and operational functions to support improved coordination and productivity.

Human Resources

• Lead and manage the administration team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth through mentoring and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, VAT, and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with workplace safety and labour regulations as set out by MIBCO, RMI, and MISA.

Marketing and Brand Management

• Act as company representative at the Border Kei Chamber of Business, promoting positive stakeholder relationships and brand visibility.
• Drive brand awareness through advertising, promotions, and marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Conduct marketing analysis based on customer engagement, demand trends, events, and sales performance to inform strategic planning.
• Develop and execute targeted monthly marketing strategies, including social media campaigns, customer incentives, design initiatives, and community outreach.
• Conceptualised, planned, and delivered diverse marketing and community events, including beach clean-ups, the October Beer Fest, and an annual Women’s Workshop — leading teams to successful execution and engagement outcomes.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.