Financial Assistant

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking a Financial Assistant to set up producer payment details, process and allocate grower prices accurately within the logistics system.

The role involves processing producer payments, matching invoices to purchase orders, ensuring approvals, compiling remittances, and assisting with financial reporting and peak-season support.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a finance team.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak season when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing producer payments through banking and logistics systems.
• Compare imported fruit invoices against supplier purchase orders.
• Ensure invoices are approved by the programme coordinator before acceptance and payment.
• Compile and distribute producer remittances and payslips.
• Perform ad hoc financial reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting related to producer transactions.
• Support the finance team during peak season.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to work extended hours

Education

Diploma or certificate in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Financial Assistant position available in Stellenbosch.

We are seeking a Financial Assistant to set up producer payment details on the logistics system and process and allocate grower prices accurately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing producer payments through banking and logistics systems.
• Compare imported fruit invoices against supplier purchase orders.
• Ensure invoices are approved by the programme coordinator before acceptance and payment.
• Compile and distribute producer remittances and payslips.
• Perform ad hoc financial reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting related to producer transactions.
• Support the finance team during peak season.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a finance team.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak season when required.