Finance Administrator

HC Recruit; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Umhlanga is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the finance team by managing invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial operations. Candidates should have relevant tertiary qualifications and at least 3 years of experience in similar roles, preferably within the FMCG environment. Skills in Microsoft Great Plains are advantageous. This position offers opportunities for practical problem-solving and support during audits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Capture proforma invoices, purchase orders, and debtor payments.
• Receive stock, process invoices, and handle stock adjustments.
• Support financial year-end audits.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Understanding of accounting principles

Good people skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

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.

Technical Competencies and Responsibilities :

1. Capture proforma invoices, purchase orders, and debtor payments.
2. Receive 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 documents against invoices.
8. Support financial year-end audits and ensure remittances are received.
9. Monitor inventory levels and assist with ad-hoc tasks.

Behavioural 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. Use own initiative and work well under pressure.
7. Be 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 as unsuccessful.