Financial Administrator

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Tokai, Cape Town is seeking a Financial Administrator with at least five years’ experience in finance to join a small client finance team.

You will handle invoicing, reconciliations, and cash book management, contribute to VAT returns, and ensure data accuracy. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial administration or bookkeeping role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits and credits).
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, and cash book management.
• Familiarity with VAT processes and returns.
• Strong data capturing and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Honest, trustworthy, and accountable in handling financial information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Highly accurate and detail-focused

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain debit and credit transactions accurately.
• Prepare and process customer and supplier invoices.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Maintain and update the cash book.
• Assist with the review and checking of VAT returns before submission.
• Perform accurate data capturing of financial information.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues where possible.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation for financial records.
• Support the finance team with general administrative and accounting tasks as required.

Skills

Invoicing

Reconciliations

Cash book management

VAT processes

Excel

Accounting software

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Administrator required in Tokai, Cape Town.

Are you immediately available with minimum 5 years experience in finance with a solid understanding of accounting principles & experience with invoicing, reconciliations, and cash book management.

Excellent opportuniy for an immediately available individual to use their strong data capturing and numerical accuracy combined with a positive attitude and willingness to learn iand work in our clients small finance team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial administration or bookkeeping role.


• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits and credits).


• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, and cash book management.


• Familiarity with VAT processes and returns.


• Strong data capturing and numerical accuracy.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Honest, trustworthy, and accountable in handling financial information.


• Willing to acknowledge and communicate errors openly to ensure quick resolution.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Highly accurate and detail-focused

Duties and Responsibilities::

• Process and maintain debit and credit transactions accurately.


• Prepare and process customer and supplier invoices.


• Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis.


• Maintain and update the cash book.


• Assist with the review and checking of VAT returns before submission.


• Perform accurate data capturing of financial information.


• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and up to date.


• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues where possible.


• Maintain proper filing and documentation for financial records.


• Support the finance team with general administrative and accounting tasks as required.