Finance & Admin Team Leader

NxaTel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A communication technology company in Pretoria seeks a Finance and Admin Team Leader to oversee finance operations and administration tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong leadership skills, and at least 5 years of financial experience. This full-time role offers a salary of R18,500.00 and requires proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a finance officer or similar role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance department’s day-to-day operations.
• Manage budgets and supervise finance and administration team.
• Ensure efficient management of Accounts Receivable and Payable.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Master’s degree or CPA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

NxaTel is a modern unified communications platform for Small and Medium businesses. It enables local numbers from 10+ African countries to be used on any device. It’s quick to set up (about 3 minutes) and provides access to a cloud phone system, virtual meetings, team chats and cloud storage, all in a secure platform.

Position

Finance and Admin Team Leader — Full-time

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted: 03/01/2024

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance department’s day-to-day operations and ensure administrative tasks are run efficiently.
• Manage budgets, supervise the finance and administration team, and liaise with other units in the company.
• Accounts Receivable: manage billing cycles, analyze customers, maintain the Customer Masterfile, generate invoices, prepare a monthly invoice upload file, produce monthly insight files for operations and sales, manage the customer query process, and perform other ad-hoc activities.
• Accounts Receivable: post customer receipts, issue weekly AR reports, own the credit control process, prepare and present weekly Credit Control reports (Top 20 overdue), attend Weekly Credit Control meetings, maintain the Customer Masterfile, support ad-hoc finance activities, assist with BYC invoices and statements, perform debtors reconciliation, and send statements/reminders.
• Accounts Payable and Management: oversee daily accounting operations, timely monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, analyze data to produce accurate financial reports, coordinate budget planning and forecasting, administer AP/AR, supervise payroll, implement proper accounting controls and financial policies, manage cash flow and forecasting, conduct ledger reconciliations.
• Administrative Duties: organize and oversee office operations, establish policies, manage office space and vendor procurement, handle escalated administrative matters, provide leadership and coaching to administrative staff.
• Leadership Duties: mentor the finance and administration team, collaborate with other leaders, develop strategies to optimize financial performance and administrative workflows, foster transparency and accountability, participate in strategic planning as part of the management team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA qualification is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience as a finance officer or in a similar role with solid knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and regulations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office; analytical mindset with attention to detail; ability to manage time and multitask.
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience; Matric; entry-level finance qualification acceptable.
• English language proficiency required.
• Driver’s license preferred; willingness to commute or relocate to Pretoria.
• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or senior executive, depending on structure.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: R18,500.00 per month
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work environment: Office-based; may require extra hours during month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, audits, or budget preparations.