Financial / Office Administrator

Merand Corbett & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage financial records, monitor budgets, and assist with annual audits. Proficiency in financial tools and strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans are essential for this role. The ideal candidate should hold a BCom Accounting or BAcc degree.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in using financial tools (e.g., Xero, Pastel, SimplePay).
• Willingness to assist with a variety of administrative and ad hoc tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurately capture financial transactions and maintain financial records.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; liaise with CFO and CEO.
• Generate client invoices and manage relationships for timely payments.
• Prepare for annual audits and liaise with CFO and auditors.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with financial tools

Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans

Drivers license

Education

BCom Accounting or BAcc

Tools

Xero

Pastel

SimplePay

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately capture financial transactions and maintain financial records.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; liaise with CFO and CEO to align income and expenses.
• Generate client invoices and manage relationships to encourage timely payments.
• Understand payment terms and manage creditor payments.
• Maintain online banking, set up payments, and ensure CFO or CEO authorisation.
• Review bank statements to capture data, monitor charges, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare for annual audits and liaise with CFO and auditors for financial year-end.
• Maintain organized financial records to comply with SARS regulations and company policy.
• Manage company secretarial records and statutory compliance.
• Manage logistic documents as required for tax and banking regulations.
• Support day-to-day office operations including running errands such as picking up documents or visas.
• Provide flexible support wherever needed to free up senior management for higher-level tasks.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in using financial tools (Xero, Pastel, SimplePay, etc.).
• Drivers license.
• Willingness to assist with a variety of administrative and ad hoc tasks.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• BCom Accounting or BAcc.
• Experience with SARS eFiling and tax laws.
• Experience with supporting annual audit.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED