Financial Assistant

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial firm in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Assistant. The ideal candidate will manage invoicing, reconciliations, and back-office finance functions. With a strong background in finance and exceptional attention to detail, you will support monthly reporting processes. Applicants must have at least a matric qualification and 3 years' experience in financial administration. If you enjoy working with numbers and being part of a high-performing finance team, this is your opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant financial administration experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing and reconciliations across multiple currencies.
• Prepare financial documents and support monthly reporting processes.
• Provide general financial and administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Professionalism

Reliability

Organizational skills

Education

Matric

Tertiary financial qualification

Tools

Pastel/Sage Evolution

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Summary

POSITION INFO: Financial Assistant

Location: Pretoria

Type: Permanent | Finance Support

Organise. Capture. Support.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Financial Assistant to support invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. If you’re accurate, reliable, and enjoy working with numbers, this is your chance to join a high-performing finance team.

About the Role

You’ll manage invoicing, reconciliations, and back-office finance functions across multiple currencies. The role also involves bookkeeping tasks, preparing financial documents, and supporting monthly reporting processes.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and process client invoices and credit notes (multi-currency)
• Assist with creditor reconciliations and allocations
• Perform basic bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations
• Support monthly financial reporting, including expense reports and asset list updates
• Assist with stock takes and document preparation for banks and institutions
• Provide general financial and administrative support

What You Bring

• Matric (essential)
• 3+ years’ relevant financial administration experience
• Advanced MS Excel; strong MS Word and Outlook
• Pastel / Sage Evolution (minimum 2 years’ recent experience)
• Tertiary financial qualification advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented

What Success Looks Like

Accurate and timely invoicing, reconciliations, and financial support that strengthens the efficiency and accuracy of the finance team.