Financial Administrator

SpesNet Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SpesNet Group in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Administrator. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, process income and expenditure for clients, and perform financial reporting tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting along with over 5 years of experience in financial administration. Proficiency in Pastel accounting and Microsoft Excel is crucial. This position requires exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in financial information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for internal and external clients.
• Process income and expenditure with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Manage debtor functions and prepare payments.
• Assist with audit preparation and communicate with employees regarding expense claims.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Confidentiality

Knowledge of Pastel accounting

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar

Tools

Pastel accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing income and expenditure for both internal and external clients and performing a range of financial reporting and administrative tasks.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar relevant qualification.
• 5+ Years’ experience in a financial administrative role.

Essential Job Functions

• Process and maintain consistent, accurate accounts by verifying, allocating and posting transactions for customers, suppliers, cashbook and general ledger (GL) transactions.
• Verify expense claims with supporting documentation and communicate with employees if documentation is insufficient prior to loading claims for payment.
• Confirm that all supplier documents meet SARS VAT requirements.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, requesting disbursements and filing documents appropriately.
• Manage debtor functions, including collecting unpaid income.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to queries.
• Oversee membership administration and respond to member-related inquiries.

Skills and Functional Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strictly adhere to deadlines and strong time management skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a structured, organized manner.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Pastel accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.