Finance Administrator

Macrocomm; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Officer to oversee financial data and compliance. The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries. Candidates should have an Associate Degree and at least 2 years of financial processing experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in Sage/Pastel are essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of financial processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Ledger reconciliation per entity accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage debt collection and credit control.
• Handle PAYE, UIF, SDL submissions and reconciliations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Understanding of municipal finance processes and systems

Legal compliance, including POPI

Proficiency in Sage/Pastel

Good planning and organizational skills

Analytical skills and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Financial and business acumen

Teamwork, adaptability, and rapport-building skills

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Sage/Pastel

Job description

Oversee a company’s financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

1. Perform General Ledger reconciliation per entity accurately and in a timely manner.
2. Resolve all outstanding items promptly.
3. Conduct bank, debtors, creditors, and petty cash reconciliation at month end.
4. Consolidate billing information and invoice key clients monthly.
5. Manage debt collection and credit control.
6. Control petty cash and perform accruals.
7. Capture invoices, credit notes, and bank transactions daily.
8. Handle PAYE, UIF, SDL submissions and reconciliations.
9. Maintain daily filing of financial documents.
10. Perform other bookkeeping duties as required.
11. Comply with instructions from the board of directors or their nominees.
12. Devote full attention to duties, with reasonable time for private affairs.
13. Promote and extend the company's business during and after employment.
14. Maintain confidentiality of company information.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.

Experience

• At least 2 years of financial processing experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Understanding of municipal finance processes and systems.
• Legal compliance, including POPI.
• Proficiency in Sage/Pastel.

Additional Skills

• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Teamwork, adaptability, and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of relevant systems and practices.