HR & Finance Assistant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks an HR & Finance Assistant to support operations in both HR and Finance roles. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with Sage Payroll and will handle various tasks including employee records maintenance, recruitment coordination, and financial assistance. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Sage Payroll.
• Background in HR administration or finance support.
• Knowledge of employment law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records and databases.
• Assist with day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Skills

Proficiency in Sage Payroll

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking abilities

Tools

Sage Business Cloud Payroll Professional

Xero Accounting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our team as an HR & Finance Assistant. This versatile role provides critical support across both Human Resources and Finance, contributing to efficient operations in employee relations, accounting, and general administration. Proficiency in Sage Payroll is required, and experience with Xero Accounting will be considered a strong advantage.

• Human Resources Duties
• Maintain and update employee records and databases and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Handle general HR inquiries from staff and provide support on HR policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Administer employee benefits and leave tracking.
• Coordinate training sessions and compile compliance-related documentation.
• Support performance review cycles.
• Prepare reports, letters, and notices as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters.

• Finance Assistance Duties :
• Assist the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations.
• Maintain financial records and assist with reconciliation.
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and financial audits.
• Help prepare monthly and annual financial reports.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Sage Business Cloud Payroll Professional (minimum 2 years).
• Familiarity with Xero Accounting is a plus.
• Background in HR administration or finance support.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of employment law and financial best practices is a plus.