Finance Assistant - Boksburg

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage financial transactions, support supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in accounting or bookkeeping, along with experience in accounts payable. This role requires someone detail-oriented who can thrive under pressure and contribute to effective financial management.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in creditors/accounts payable role.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounts payable function, processing invoices and payments.
• Compile supporting documentation for audits.
• Assist with cost calculations and manage customer credit applications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12/Matric

Certificate, diploma, or degree in bookkeeping, accounting

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Finance Assistant - Boksburg

Recruiter:

Talent Evolution

Job Ref:

PTA001721/EO

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R18 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Role Overview

The Finance Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across creditors, debtors, and export functions. This role plays a key part in maintaining effective supplier relationships, supporting month-end activities, managing documentation for compliance purposes, and assisting with cost and NCR administration.

It requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual who can operate effectively under pressure, work across departments, and contribute to strong financial controls and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

Creditors Function

• Oversee the full accounts payable function, including invoice capturing, reconciliation, and payment processing.
• Manage supplier queries and ensure all payments are accurate and on time.
• Compile supporting documentation for BBBEE audit compliance.
  
  

Cost Accounting Support

• Assist with cost calculations for components and project-related expenditures as assigned.
  
  

Sundry Purchases

• Place orders for sundry items upon receipt of approved requisitions.
• Receive and dispatch sundry goods accordingly.
  
  

Debtors Function

• Record and process invoices, transactions, payments, and expenses accurately and timeously.
  
  

Export & Finance Responsibilities

• Generate and print export invoices and shipping instructions.
• Update cashbook and process monthly standard journals.
• Manage customer credit applications.
• Compile supporting documentation for VAT audits and queries.
  
  

NCR Administration

• Review and control NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for scrapped components.
• Ensure financial elements of all NCRs are resolved and closed out.
  
  

Health & Safety Administration

• Support the Section 16.2 representative with maintaining H&S files.
• Organise meetings, take minutes, and manage related documentation and filing.
  
  

POSITION INFO:

Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric with Accounting or Maths.
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related financial field.
• 2–3 years' experience in a creditors/accounts payable role.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems.
• Strong exposure to invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
  
  

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  
  

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.