Finance Administrator

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit; Emalahleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Emalahleni is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage invoices, payments, and support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over 3 years of experience, ideally in the FMCG sector. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills are essential, along with knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting principles. This role offers a dynamic work environment with made for collaborative financial management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in similar functions.
• Experience in the FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Capture proforma invoices and purchase orders.
• Receipt stock and process invoices.
• Follow up on debtor payments.
• Support financial year-end audits.
• Monitor inventory levels.

Skills

Strong reconciliation skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Good understanding of accounting principles

Good understanding of warehouse and stock control

Good people skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

SUMMARY :

DBN000140 – Finance Administrator (Umhlanga)

Purpose of the Job :

Supports the finance team by managing invoices, payments, records, and inventory. Ensures accuracy, compliance, and smooth day-to-day financial operations while assisting with audits and administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications :

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• 3+ years of experience in similar functions.
• Experience in the FMCG environment.
• Microsoft Great Plains experience will be an advantage.

Position Info :

Technical Competencies and Responsibilities :

1. Capture proforma invoices, purchase orders, and debtor payments.
2. Receipt stock, process invoices, and handle stock adjustments.
3. Review claims, credit notes, and credit card statements.
4. Follow up on debtor payments and load supplier payments.
5. Capture bank statements and match invoices to POs / quotes.
6. Coordinate and participate in stock counts.
7. Verify GRNs and dispatch docs against invoices.
8. Support financial year-end audits and ensure remittances are received.
9. Monitor inventory levels and assist with ad-hoc tasks.

Behavioral Competencies :

1. Strong reconciliation skills.
2. Ensure accurate capturing.
3. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
4. Good understanding of accounting principles.
5. Good understanding of warehouse and stock control.
6. Uses own initiative and works well under pressure.
7. Innovative and solution-driven.
8. Understanding of foreign currency.
9. Good people skills.

Please Note : Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.