Finance Administrator

SET Recruitment Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Finance Administrator to support financial activities across multiple entities in Sandton. The ideal candidate will handle transaction processing, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance while ensuring a high level of detail and organization. A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role are mandatory. This is a fixed-term contract for one year.

Qualifications

• Matric with good results and a relevant qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar financial role.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process invoices, receipts, payments, and journals.
• Maintain accurate supplier, customer, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end close and reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (ProMan advantageous)

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking to appoint a Finance Administrator to join the Finance Department. This role provides administrative and financial support across multiple entities, with a focus on accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, and general finance administration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a busy finance function with varied responsibilities — from capturing transactions to supporting reporting and compliance.

Location: Sandton

Employment: South African citizens only

Fixed Term Contract - One Year

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with good results and a relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (mandatory)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (mandatory)
• Previous ERP system experience (ProMan experience advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a similar role (mandatory)

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Good understanding of general finance processes
• High numerical aptitude with accurate data-capturing skills
• Strong organisational ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and process invoices, receipts, payments, and journals
• Maintain accurate supplier, customer, and general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules
• Provide administrative support to the finance team, including record-keeping, document collection, and coordination with auditors and external service providers
• Support compliance and reporting requirements for international subsidiaries
• Act as the first point of contact for finance administrative queries, ensuring timely resolution
• Assist management with ad hoc finance tasks and projects
• Ensure all responsibilities are completed within set deadlines