Financial Administrator

Pepkor Lifestyle; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a Finance Administrator in Sandton to provide finance administrative support and contribute to the development of the finance function within the service department. You will handle direct deposit confirmations, month-end workflows, balance sheet reconciliations, and general queries, while maintaining professionalism and meeting deadlines.

The role requires Grade 12, a Diploma in Finance or related field, and experience in banking; advanced Excel and strong

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required and a Diploma in Finance, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year banking experience and proven Finance Administration experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Confirm all direct deposit payments made into Head Office bank accounts across all entities.
• Record confirmations on the Direct Deposit Verification Sheet.
• Update SAP with reference details and process forex releases when required.
• Respond to general email queries and provide bank confirmations or documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Query handling

Strong mathematical skill

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Finance or related field

Diploma in Communications or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Introduction

The Pepkor Lifestyle Finance Operations department is looking for an energetic and innovative Finance Administrator that will enable service delivery to Group Finance employees. The successful candidate must be strong in verbal and written communication, have the ability to work under pressure and the ability to introduce and implement improved processes.

Job description

Provide finance administrative support and contribute to the long term development of the finance function within the service department.

• Administration of Finance related matters
• Administration of the relevant systems
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management

Key Responsibilities

Direct Deposit Bank Confirmation

• Confirm all customer direct deposit payments made into Head Office bank accounts across all entities.
• Record confirmed payments on the Direct Deposit Verification Sheet.
• Respond to stores with a bank screenshot and a reference number to use when processing the sale.
• Request the original direct deposit receipt from stores and file it accordingly.
• Update the reference field in SAP to match the reference provided to the store.
• Request forex release (USD, GBP) from the USD account when required.
• Submit store quotations for direct deposit payments above R100,000 to the B2B Team.
• For payments exceeding R500,000, send the proof of payment, bank screenshot, and quotation to the Finance Executive for approval.
• Respond to general email queries, including requests for bank confirmation letters or company documents.

Month End Workflow & Deadlines

• Clear SK and ZE direct deposit transactions that have not cleared in the correct period, on a daily basis.
• Resolve direct deposit queries, including over/under-sale processing issues.
• Journal available direct deposit funds to store manual account 21100002.
• Investigate and process sales that need to be cleared using direct deposit funds.
• Journal all direct deposits older than 3 months to Head Office or NDP accounts as unknown deposits across all entities.
• Post journal entries for payments made to Head Office into the correct general ledger accounts (e.g., Africlearing, Netcash, forex bank charges, incorrectly mapped store payments from Wi-Group, RCS, ABSA, FNB & Fidelity).
• Investigate and clear store refunds processed under Head Office by Accounts Payable.
• Process SNAM & COIN NDP FNB Namibia card clearing journals to appropriate ledgers (e.g., fuel & refreshments).

Balance Sheet Recons

• Ensure no reconciling items are older than 3 months.
• Complete all reconciliations by the 13th working day of each month.

Self-Management and Teamwork

• Maintain a professional image in both personal and work conduct.
• Meet all deadlines and communicate proactively if deadlines cannot be met—offer suitable resolutions.
• Proactively develop own skills and financial knowledge.
• Provide support across the wider Finance Department.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Finance, Communications, or a related field
• 1 year Banking experience
• Proven experience in a Finance Administration role
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong mathematical skill
• Multi-tasking
• Query handling
• Problem solving
• Advanced Excel

Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Stress handling and resilience
• Initiative
• Excellence orientation
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Customer orientation
• Business acumen
• Planning and Organizing
• Assertiveness
• Drive/Energy