Financial/Sales/ Executive Assistant

Lotus Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive manufacturing company in Paarl is seeking an experienced Senior Sales and Financial Administrator. The successful applicant will support senior management, manage financial and sales administration, and will need to showcase 10 years of experience alongside strong technical skills in finance and administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' relevant work experience as Financial and Sales Administrator.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.
• Fluent in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate various financial and sales reports.
• Support the Managing Director and Group Financial Manager.
• Manage bookkeeping for small subsidiary family-run businesses.

Skills

Financial Administration

Sales Administration

Office Manager

Executive Assistant

Education

Grade 12

Qualification in Office Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company based in Paarl, seeks to employ an experienced, well groomed, articulate and professional Senior Sales and Financial Administrator, with strong administration experience to join their expanding team.

Please note this is not a junior administrative role but rather a position to support the Managing Director and the Group Financial Manager of fast paced and professional companies.
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed Grade 12 which is essential, with a qualification in Office Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred

• You will have a minimum of 10 years' relevant work experience as a Financial and Sales Administrator, including general finance responsibilities, bookkeeping for small subsidiary family-run businesses, and outstanding debtors provided by finance
• You will have proven expertise in generating reports such as sales report, preparing board meeting summary reports, Work In Progress reports and sales order reports, as well as Reserve Bank status application reports and company credit card and expense reports.

• You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience is essential with ERP systems is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English to engage with international stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, remain self-driven, and manage pressure effectively
• Valid driver's licence, own transport, and a clear criminal and credit record

Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and area advertised but still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.


Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally. Therefore, only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful

Desired Skills:

• Financial Administration
• sales administration
• Office Manager
• Executive Assistant