Finance Assistant

Untapped; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the hospitality sector seeks a meticulous Finance Assistant to support daily financial operations. Responsibilities include cash reconciliations, managing supplier inquiries, and assisting with month-end close tasks. Ideal candidates will have finance experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance/accounts assistant role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with numbers.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash reconciliations across all entities.
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries.
• Post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

Xero

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Salary R30,000 - R40,000

About the Company:

Our client is a forward-thinking and growing business within the hospitality sector. With a focus on high-quality guest experiences and operational excellence, they are looking to expand their finance function to support the next phase of growth.

About the Role:

The client is looking for a meticulous and highly organised Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across the business. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance and management accountant to handle day-to-day bank reconciliations, invoices & key supplier management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cash reconciliations across all entities
• Manage the finance inbox and respond to supplier and internal team queries
• Administer and maintain the purchase order system (ApprovalMax)
• Oversee and manage the business card expense system (Payhawk)
• Post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Record and process transactions across multiple legal entities
• Carry out intercompany reconciliations
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and follow up on discrepancies
• Assist with basic accounts receivable duties, including monthly billing
• Support the Management Accountant with month-end close tasks
• Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required by the finance team

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a similar finance/accounts assistant role
• Experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous but not essential
• Familiarity with Xero is highly desirable
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with numbers
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Administrative, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Hospitality, Accommodation and Food Services, and Financial Services

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