Finance Administrator - Creditors

Pro Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent in Durban is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Finance Manager by handling routine and ad hoc financial tasks and broader administrative duties.

The role requires solid knowledge of accounting principles, 3+ years in finance, and experience with SAGE. Strong detail orientation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric and accounting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full creditors function, including processing invoices and statements, reconciling accounts, resolving queries, allocating and capturing payments, and managing credit applications.
• Process and capture routine payment schedules and ad hoc payments.
• Extract, review and monitor month end financial figures for branches and companies.
• Monitor daily EFT payments and ensure accurate payment processing.
• Track and monitor monthly municipal billing.
• Capture supplier invoices on SAGE and liaise with customers and suppliers regarding account related queries.
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required by the business.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities as the business grows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Matric

3+ years experience in accounting/finance

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Job Purpose

The Finance Administrator will report to the Finance Manager and be responsible for managing routine and ad hoc financial and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full creditors function, including processing invoices and statements, reconciling accounts, resolving queries, allocating and capturing payments, and managing credit applications.
• Process and capture routine payment schedules and ad hoc payments.
• Extract, review and monitor month end financial figures for branches and companies.
• Monitor daily EFT payments and ensure accurate payment processing.
• Track and monitor monthly municipal billing.
• Capture supplier invoices on SAGE and liaise with customers and suppliers regarding account related queries.
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required by the business.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities as the business grows.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• At least three years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Experience with SAGE would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing business requirements.