Finance Assistant - Maitland, Cape Town

Paqueta Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their Finance Department. This role requires a qualified individual with 4–5 years of finance experience, strong financial principles knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Successful candidates will thrive in a performance-driven environment and have the opportunity for career growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Career development and growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a finance-related role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Must be busy with or have completed Saica articles.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine calculations, reports, and analysis.
• Handle invoicing across creditors, debtors, and sales.
• Reconcile discrepancies and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain cashbooks and assist with procurement functions.
• Support month-end journals, reporting, and year-end procedures.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong understanding of financial principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Grade 12

N4 Financial Management Certificate OR Diploma in Financial / Cost Accounting

Tools

ERP experience (SAP exposure highly advantageous)

Job description

SUMMARY :

Calling all Finance Assistants in the Manufacturing Industry!

POSITION INFO :

Finance Assistant – Manufacturing Sector

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic Finance Assistant looking to grow your career in a reputable, well-established manufacturing company? Our client, a leading player in the engineering and industrial manufacturing sector, is seeking a driven individual to join their Finance Department.

This position is reporting to the Management Accountant.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare routine calculations, reports, and analysis

Handle invoicing across creditors, debtors, and sales

Reconcile discrepancies and general ledger accounts

Maintain cashbooks and assist with procurement functions (GRNs, POs)

Load and manage payments via ERP system and banking platforms

Assist with VAT and EMP submissions and SARS communication

Support month-end journals, reporting, and year-end procedures

Manage asset depreciation, additions, and disposals

Handle foreign transactions, imports, exports, and customs processes

Assist with forecasting, cost-saving initiatives, and financial analysis

Collaborate with colleagues and assist on daily financial tasks and ad hoc projects

Minimum Requirements :

Educational Qualification :

Grade 12

N4 Financial Management Certificate OR Diploma in Financial / Cost Accounting, a degree would be highly beneficial

Must be busy with Saica articles or has completed Saica articles

Experience :

4–5 years’ experience in a finance-related role (preferably in manufacturing)

Languages :

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Technical Competencies :

Proficient in Microsoft Office

ERP experience essential (SAP exposure highly advantageous)

Strong understanding of financial principles and reconciliations

• SA Citizens only
• Must be Criminal and Credit Clear
• Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area

Personal Attributes :

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Able to handle pressure and meet deadlines

Team player with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset

Why Join?

Be part of a respected and forward-thinking manufacturing environment

Gain exposure to end-to-end finance processes including international transactions

Work in a performance-driven, collaborative team culture

Career development and growth opportunities