Financial Assistant

Pro Tem; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Pretoria is seeking a skilled individual to manage financial tasks including invoicing, bookkeeping, and assisting with monthly financial reporting. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a Matric certificate, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Pastel/Sage. The role demands strong financial and communication skills and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience required.
• Computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Pastel/Sage are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle invoicing to clients in multiple currencies.
• Perform basic bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and prepare documents.

Skills

Excellent Financial Skills (Back Office)

Organizing and time management skills

Deadline orientated with composure under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Punctual and accurate

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Matric

Tertiary financial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office-Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office-Word

Microsoft Office-Outlook

Pastel / Sage (Evolution)

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATION

Position Overview :

Capturing, Postings, Allocations, Reports

Duties :

• Invoicing to clients (in multiple currencies) (invoices and credit notes) Invoicing to clients (in multiple currencies) (invoices and credit notes) Assist with creditors reconciliations and allocations
• Basic Bookkeeping (including bank reconciliations)
• Assist in monthly financial reporting (expense reports, asset list updating, stock takes, etc) Prepare documents for banks and other institutions
• Other financial tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric Essential
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office-Excel [Advanced], Word, Outlook) Pastel / Sage (Evolution) (2-year recent experience)
• Tertiary financial qualification will be an advantage

SKILLS

• Excellent Financial Skills (Back Office)
• Proficient organizing and time management skills
• Deadline orientated with composure to work under pressure Ability to work effectively and efficiently
• Good verbal and written communication skills Honest and reliable
• Punctual, Accurate and Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills (with customers, suppliers and team members)