Half Day Finance and Office Administrator

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Somerset West is seeking a Half Day Finance and Office Administrator. This role supports the CFO and CEO with general accounting functions, financial administration, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates are proficient in Microsoft Office, experienced with financial tools, and must hold a valid driver’s license. This position offers a permanent contract with responsibilities including financial record maintenance and budget monitoring.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with financial tools like Xero, Pastel, SimplePay.
• Valid driver's license is required.

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.
• Review bank statements, reconcile accounts, and prepare for audits.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in using financial tools

Driver’s license

Education

Relevant degree in Commerce or Accounting

Tools

Xero

Pastel

SimplePay

Job description

Half Day Finance and Office Administrator

2025-10-13 - 2025-11-12

Permanent

SW005914

Admin / Secretarial

Finance

Somerset West, My client, a specialist engineering concern, is seeking a Half Day Finance and Office Administrator who will support the CFO and CEO with general accounting functions, financial administration, generation of reports, creditor payments and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Finance and Office Administrator include:

• 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

Required Skills and Qualifications

The following skills and education are mandatory for the Finance and Office Administrator:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in using financial tools (Xero, Pastel, SimplePay, etc.)
• Driver’s license

Preferred Skills

Included skills that are nice-to-have but not mandatory:

• A relevant degree in Commerce or Accounting
• Experience with SARS eFiling and tax laws
• Experience with supporting annual audit