Financial Assistant

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Assistant to support invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience and is proficient in using Pastel/Sage Evolution and advanced MS Excel. This role is essential for maintaining the efficiency of the finance team through accurate and timely financial support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ relevant financial administration experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process client invoices and credit notes.
• Assist with creditor reconciliations and allocations.
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks including bank reconciliations.
• Support monthly financial reporting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Bookkeeping

MS Excel

Team-oriented

Education

Matric

Tertiary financial qualification

Tools

Pastel/Sage Evolution

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

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.