Financial / Office Administrator

Merand Corbett & Associates; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Somerset West seeks a qualified candidate for financial transaction management, budget monitoring, and client invoicing. You will liaise with senior management and maintain compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate has a BCom Accounting or BAcc degree, is proficient in financial tools, and possesses strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. The position requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience with SARS eFiling and tax laws.
• Experience supporting annual audit.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.

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 payments.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in using financial tools (Xero, Pastel, SimplePay)

Drivers license

Willingness to assist with administrative tasks

Education

BCom Accounting or BAcc

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