Financial Assistant

Fusion Personnel Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Finance Clerk to support payroll, accounts payable and general finance administration. The role requires Matric and an accounting qualification with practical experience in MS Office and Pastel.

The successful candidate will handle payroll for 70+ employees monthly, process supplier invoices, and assist with VAT and stock reconciliations while maintaining accurate records and schedules.

Qualifications

• Matric and accounting qualification are required.
• B.Com / Diploma in Accounting is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office and Pastel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 70+ employees monthly.
• Capture, process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules and ensure invoices are approved.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations, input/output VAT verification and SARS requirements.
• Assist with stock reconciliations, stock counts and monthly stock variance reports.
• Assist with month-end processing and related reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Driver's License

Own Vehicle

Education

Matric

B.Com / Diploma in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Pastel

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Valid Drivers License & Own Vehicle
• B.Com / Diploma in Accounting (Essential)
• MS Office & Pastel
• Must reside in reasonable distance from Sandton
• Processing Payroll for 70 plus employees monthly
• Capture, process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules and ensure invoices are correctly approved
• Maintain accurate supplier records and verify supplier banking details
• Process and allocate banking transactions and complete bank reconciliations
• Investigate outstanding and unusual reconciling items
• Assist with VAT reconciliations, input/output VAT verification and SARS-related requirements
• Maintain accurate supporting tax documentation
• Assist with stock reconciliations, stock counts and monthly stock variance reports
• Investigate stock discrepancies and assist with product costing and gross-margin calculations
• Assist with weekly cash-flow forecasts and monitor upcoming financial commitments
• Provide information on outstanding supplier commitments and highlight potential cash-flow concerns
• Assist with month-end processing, including bank and creditor reconciliations, accruals, journals and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end stock, costing, margin and management reports
• Assist with balance-sheet reconciliations and ensure outstanding finance queries are resolved
• Maintain accurate financial records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation
• Assist with audits, financial analysis and general finance administration
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the Financial Manager