Finance Assistant

RecruitMyMom; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an experienced Finance Assistant in Durban, South Africa, to provide bookkeeping support to the Management Accountant. Responsibilities include managing the debtors' cycle, general ledger reconciliations, and assisting in financial reporting. Ideal candidates will possess a completed accounting certification, proficient in Sage and Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on client service and teamwork. This is a permanent in-office position offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Group risk benefits

Medical aid portion

Provident fund

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years' experience working in Sage (ideally Sage One and Intactt).
• Strong client service communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and assist other Finance Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger reconciliations and prepare accruals and related journals.
• Oversee full debtors’ cycle and manage creditor reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules for audit and maintain filing system.

Skills

Analytical

Time management

Problem solving

Client service communication

Organised

Team player

Education

Completed Accounting certification or degree

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

MS Dynamics

Job description

Upper Highway area, Durban, South Africa | Posted on 26/09/2025

An established financial services company requires an experienced and qualified Finance Assistant to provide bookkeeping assistance to the Management Accountant and to assist the Finance Manager as required. Your ability to meet deadlines timeously and work under pressure will be valuable in addition to your accuracy and respect to uphold a standard of excellence.

This is a permanent, in-office role. A work ethic that matches the professional manner in which you conduct yourself will set you apart in addition to your relevant workplace experience. Previous experience in the financial services industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounts
  • General ledger reconciliations
  • Preparation of accruals, prepayments and other related journals
  • Monthly detailed analysis of expenses versus budget
  • Assist in preparation of budgets
• Debtors
  • Manage full debtors’ cycle from invoicing to receipt
  • Raise monthly and ad-hoc invoices
  • Debtors’ reconciliations
  • Age analysis reconciliations
• Creditors
  • Verify invoices
  • VAT compliance
  • New supplier banking confirmations
  • Managing full creditors cycle from ordering to payment
  • Reconciliations: Creditors and Age Analysis
  • Match quotes / orders / authorisations to goods / services received / budgets
  • Intercompany account reconciliations
• Staff Reimbursements / Expenses
  • Allocate bank transactions in Sage
  • Bank recons
  • Payments schedules month end & ad-hoc payments
  • Review and reconcile receipts/invoices monthly
  • Verify authorisations
  • Capture and allocate correct expense accounts
• Banking

• VAT
  • VAT201 review and reconciliation for Management Accountant
  • Audit
• Prepare schedules as required for audit purposes
• Maintain physical and electronic filing system of all documents

Requirements

• Completed Accounting certification or degree
• At least 3-5 years\' experience working in Sage (ideally Sage One and Intactt)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience in MS Dynamics would be advantageous
• Strong client service communication skills (verbal and written)
• Problem solving
• Team player
• Analytical
• Organised
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Ability to work independently
• Additionally you will have the opportunity to support and assist other Finance Assistants
• Willingness to assist with reception on a rotational basis
• Behave and communicate in line with the company’s values

Benefits

Included in TCTC - group risk, a portion of medical aid, provident fund