Finance Administrator

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the finance team, handling creditors, debtors, reconciliations and daily financial tasks. The role requires a solid background in finance administration and strong numerical skills.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Excel, comfortable with ERP software, and open to embracing AI tools to boost productivity. Applicants should have Matric / Grade 12 and be detail-focused with good communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Comfort using digital tools and AI for productivity.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credits accurately and on time.
• Maintain creditor accounts and prepare reconciliations.
• Process customer receipts and assist debtor reconciliations.
• Perform cashbook, banking and month-end tasks.
• Maintain orderly electronic and physical finance records.
• Assist with audits and year-end procedures.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tech-savvy / AI tools

Willingness to learn

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Finance Administrator job vacancy in Cape Town.

Do you have a solid background in finance administration, with experience across creditors, debtors and reconciliations?

Our client in Killarney Gardens is looking for a reliable and hands-on Finance Administrator to support their finance department, ensuring the smooth running of daily financial activities.

The role involves managing creditors and debtors, processing financial transactions, performing reconciliations and providing general finance administration to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration role preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting or ERP software would be advantageous.
• Good numerical ability with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using modern digital tools, including AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, to support productivity, research and administrative efficiency.
• Willing to learn and adopt new technologies and AI tools as part of the finance function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously.
• Capture and maintain creditor accounts.
• Prepare creditor reconciliations and assist with payment preparation.
• Process customer receipts and assist with debtor reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding customer accounts when required.
• Process cashbook and banking transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with petty cash and company credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Maintain well-organised electronic and physical finance records.
• Assist with month-end processing and reconciliations.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for audits and year-end procedures.
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers regarding account queries.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function as required.