Junior Financial Assistant

Ergasia Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A local hiring agency is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant based in Johannesburg. This position is a contract to provide maternity leave cover, potentially leading to a permanent role. Candidates should have a relevant finance qualification or be studying towards one, alongside strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing payments, and general office duties, among others.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of finance or accounting experience (internships considered).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records on Excel.
• Capturing Manual payments on the accounting system: Great Plains.
• Raising Purchase Orders on Great Plains.
• General office and admin duties.
• Booking travel for staff and clients.
• Receiving goods.
• Managing parking for the office.
• Capturing and processing general business expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Relevant finance qualification or studying towards one

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Overview

My client, a reputable company based in Rosebank, is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant to join their team. This position is initially offered as a contract role to provide maternity leave cover, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent opportunity.

Requirements

• Relevant finance qualification or studying towards one.
• 1–2 years of finance or accounting experience (internships considered).
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Excel at an advanced level.
• Good communication and organisational skills

Duties

• Maintaining accurate financial records on Excel.
• Capturing Manual payments on the accounting system : Great Plains.
• Raising Purchase Orders on Great Plains
• General office and admin duties.
• Booking travel for staff and clients.
• Receiving of goods.
• Managing parking for the office.
• Capturing and processing General business expenses.