Finance & Operations Admin Lead

Farm Manager SA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in the Western Cape region seeks an organised, practical administrator to support the head office. You will manage bookkeeping, payroll, and financial admin, collaborating closely with the Operations Manager and external accountant.

Responsibilities include Sage bookkeeping, invoicing, supplier payments, payroll for staff, daily POS reconciliations, VAT support, and weekly cash flow forecasting. You’ll also handle purchasing and HR/administration tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a bookkeeping qualification (ICB or equivalent).
• Minimum 3+ years bookkeeping experience including payroll.
• Proficient with Sage and SARS eFiling.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Finance: day-to-day bookkeeping in Sage up to trial balance.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoicing and statements, and run payments.
• Run payroll for permanent and seasonal staff and handle SARS submissions.
• Reconcile daily shop takings on the POS system.
• Assist with month-end, VAT and liaise with external accountant.
• Prepare a simple weekly cash flow forecast.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Sage

SARS eFiling

Organisation

Proactive

Driver's license

Education

ICB bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage

POS system

SARS eFiling

Job description

Farm Manager SA in the Western Cape region seeks an organised, practical administrator to support the head office. You will manage bookkeeping, payroll, and financial admin, collaborating closely with the Operations Manager and external accountant.

Responsibilities include Sage bookkeeping, invoicing, supplier payments, payroll for staff, daily POS reconciliations, VAT support, and weekly cash flow forecasting. You’ll also handle purchasing and HR/administration tasks as needed.