Financial Administrator

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

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is looking for a Financial Administrator in Cape Town. The role involves supporting the Finance Director with administration, payment allocation, invoicing, and reconciliations. Candidates must possess Grade 12, with a background in finance administration and experience with accounting tools like Sage or Xero. Strong ethical standards and the ability to work in a confidential environment are essential. This is a great opportunity for detail-oriented individuals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required; qualification advantageous.
• Must be computer literate with experience on accounting systems.
• Background in finance administration with bookkeeping knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Finance Director.
• Assist with administration and Adhoc requirements.
• Daily allocation of payment receipts.
• Handle invoicing and reconcile invoices.
• Resolve customer queries and manage HR records.

Skills

Computer Literate

Experience on accounting systems like Sage/Xero

Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures

Conscientious work ethic

Ability to work with quiet personalities

Education

Grade 12

Qualification advantageous

Job description

Financial Administrator job vacancy in Maitland, Cape Town.

Do you have experience working in a financial department assisting with invoicing, allocation of payment receipts, reconciliations, general administration etc.?

Our client based in Maitland requires an astute conscientious individual with experience in office and finance administration.

Important to be a confidential worker dealing with all round office information and assisting the Finance Director.

Requirements:

• Grade 12, qualification advantageous
• Computer Literate and experience on an accounting system like Sage, Xero etc.
• Background with general and finance administration and a good understanding of what is involved with bookkeeping procedures
• A conscientious meticulous work ethic ensuring work is completed timeously
• Ability to work with quiet introverted personalities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the FD
• Ensure availability to assist FD with administration and Adhoc requirements
• Daily allocation of payment receipts
• Invoicing
• Ensure that accounts are settled as per terms of payment
• Reconciliation of supplier invoices and loading payments
• Customer query resolution, resolve and load refunds where necessary
• HR and general staffing duties:
• Assist Help Desk Manager with maintaining detailed records of employee leave, sick days, overtime, etc. maintaining high integrity and privacy of information
• Preparation of monthly spreadsheet for submission to payroll company
• Ensure all relevant HR documents are on file (employment contracts, leave forms, written warnings etc.)
• Health & Safety Officer duties, after doing a course, ensure company remains complaint
• Bank reconciliations
• Ensure that all financial administration is looked after professionally
• General administration duties for all sectors within the office.