Financial Assistant

Almestar (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support. Responsibilities include managing cashbook reconciliations, processing supplier invoices, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have a Matric and a finance-related certificate, along with at least a year of experience in a finance role. This is a full-time position offering a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar finance or administrative role.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily allocations and reconciliations on the cashbook.
• Capture supplier invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Manage shared finance mailbox and distribute accordingly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Finance-related certificate or diploma

Tools

Sage Evolution

Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

Provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the finance department through accurate bookkeeping, timely bank reconciliations, efficient creditors processing, and proactive mailbox and bank liaison management.

The Finance Assistant ensures the integrity of financial records, supports internal and external stakeholder communication, and contributes to the smooth running of daily finance operations across the group.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily allocations and reconciliations on the cashbook across all company accounts.

Accurate allocation of Netcash transactions to customer ledgers after weekly debit order run.

Monthly invoicing of Marketing department clients and inter-company invoicing.

Run monthly statements, request and upload bank statements onto shared drive.

Process new company fleet cards and credit cards; prepare monthly fleet card usage report.

Liaise with the bank to resolve disputes or queries and with suppliers.

Capture supplier invoices, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly creditor reconciliation and payment schedule.

Load creditor payments onto the bank and review creditor packs.

Manage shared finance mailbox, distribute to relevant departments.

Perform other ad-hoc finance administration tasks as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Matric (Grade 12) mandatory.

Finance-related certificate or diploma (Bookkeeping, Accounting).

1+ years of experience in a similar finance or administrative role.

Experience with accounting software, Sage Evolution.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good organizational and time-management skills.

Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Professional, reliable, confidential approach.

Team player with proactive mindset.

Additional Information

Cost to Company : Market Related.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Seniority level : Entry level.

Employment type : Full-time.

Job function : Finance and Sales.

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