Financial Operations Specialist

Pure Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Financial Operations Specialist to enhance financial reporting and office management processes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bookkeeping, accounting principles, and a strong capability in financial software. This role emphasizes compliance and the optimization of financial tasks, while fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• High level of accuracy in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and account reconciliation.
• Optimize operational and financial processes.
• Manage compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, SA)

Recognized bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Netsuite

Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role : We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, streamlining financial processes, managing office tasks, and ensuring compliance with local laws. If you have a strong background in bookkeeping or a similar role and are passionate about maintaining high standards in financial operations, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting and Account Reconciliation

Ensure accurate and high-quality financial reporting. Coordinate with suppliers and customers to ensure timely and accurate payments. Manage employee expenses and payroll. Lead weekly admin payment meetings with the responsible person. Regularly reconcile accounts on Netsuite and Payhawk. Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary financial documentation.

Key Metrics :

Timely and accurate monthly account closures. All general ledger accounts reconciled to the trial balance.

Operational and Financial Process Optimisation

Oversee the invoicing lifecycle for accuracy and efficiency. Monitor client payments and promptly address overdue payments. Improve processes to optimize client payments.

Key Metrics :

Zero overdue invoices. Reduced lead-time from invoice creation to dispatch.

Office Management

Manage office and employee technical setup, supply orders. Approve leave and prepare payroll information for the external payroll provider. Handle travel bookings and expense approvals. Oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes.

Key Metrics :

On-time employee onboarding / offboarding. No payroll discrepancies. Expenses paid within a 2-week lead time.

Compliance with Cape Town Regulations

Ensure compliance with local employment and laws. Work with external accountants on regulatory filings, such as VAT returns.

Key Metrics :

Metrics to be defined based on compliance and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications | Experience :

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Netsuite) and Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets.
• Accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, SA) or a recognized bookkeeping qualification.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us? We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility while maintaining a strong team connection. Join us to contribute to a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in financial operations.