Financial Administrator

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food and retail brand in Cape Town seeks a meticulous Financial Administrator. This role involves maintaining financial records, managing transactions, and improving processes within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of finance experience, proficiency in Xero, and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include daily reconciliations, managing accounts, and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow their careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform daily reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable accurately.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Xero

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Education

Studying toward accounting qualifications (SAIPA, CIMA, or SAICA)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

A growing food and retail brand is seeking a meticulous and proactive Financial Administrator to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and wants to grow in the near future.

The successful candidate will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily transactions, and improving financial processes as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform daily reconciliations (bank, suppliers, and journals).

• Manage accounts payable and receivable with accuracy and timeliness.

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Support stock control and cost accounting processes.

• Help implement and refine financial workflows and reporting systems.

• Ensure all supplier and customer data is accurate and up to date.

• Work closely with management to deliver timely financial insights.

• Maintain organized filing systems for all financial documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a finance or accounting support role.

• Proficiency in Xero (essential).

• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations).

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, learning-oriented mindset.

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or production environments is advantageous.

• Studying toward or interested in pursuing accounting qualifications (SAIPA, CIMA, or SAICA) will be beneficial.