Finance Administrator

Aqress; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in South Africa seeks a detail-oriented Finance Administrator or Junior Project Accountant to assist the Project Management Office with financial tasks. Ideal candidates will manage project budgets, financial reporting, and administrative coordination while ensuring compliance with financial policies. A diploma in Finance/Accounting and 4+ years of relevant experience are required. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in finance administration or support roles.
• Strong skills in data entry and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with financial software would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets.
• Track project expenses and ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
• Support procurement, invoicing, and payment processing activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding financial documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Diploma / Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Financial software

Project management tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Administrator or Junior Project Accountant to support the Project Management Office (PMO) with financial and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will assist in budget management, financial reporting, data entry, and administrative coordination to ensure the smooth delivery of capital projects and effective financial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and financial reports.
• Track project expenses and ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
• Support the PMO in procurement, invoicing, and payment processing activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders regarding financial documentation and reporting.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and managing correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of project status reports and financial summaries.
• Ensure compliance with organisational financial policies and procedures.
• Support audit and financial review processes as required.
• Perform general administrative duties to support PMO operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in finance administration or support roles.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with financial software and project management tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.