Living - Finance & Online Shop Assistant

Perfect Hideaways; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail and e-commerce company in Cape Town is looking for a motivated Finance & Online Shop Assistant. Responsibilities include managing inventory, overseeing online shop operations, and assisting with financial administration. Ideal candidates will have e-commerce experience and strong attention to detail. This is a 6-month temporary position with an in-person work requirement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce operations or online retail.
• Strong numerical and financial accuracy; basic accounting knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work independently and support a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and stock reconciliation.
• Oversee online shop operations and customer orders.
• Assist with financial record updates and basic reporting.

Skills

E-commerce operations experience

Financial accuracy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Matric and Bookkeeping qualifications

Tools

Shopify

WooCommerce

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Perfect Hideaways Living, part of the Perfect Hideaways collection, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance & Online Shop Assistant to support our retail operations and the financial administration thereof.

This role combines shop and e-commerce management with basic accounting and office support, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a collaborative, hands‑on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Stock Take: Receive and unpack stock, record accurately into inventory systems. Assist in regular stock takes and inventory reconciliations. Monitor stock levels and update online listings accordingly. Report stock discrepancies to the Manager and recommend solutions.
• Online Shop Operations: and manage product listings, descriptions, pricing, and images. Process customer orders, returns, and refunds promptly. Pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch. Coordinate with suppliers, couriers, and warehouse staff as needed. Ensure accurate record‑keeping of all sales and stock movements.
• Financial Assistance: Payments to suppliers. Saving of all invoices to Google Drive. Assist with daily sales reconciliations and financial record updates. Support the Manager with budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking. Prepare basic financial reports (sales summaries, profit margins, etc.).
• Verification & Customer Service: Verify supplier invoices and purchase orders for accuracy. Respond to online customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally. Maintain a positive and helpful brand image in all communications.
• Administrative Support: Help organize schedules, documents, and general office tasks. Support marketing activities such as promotions and social media updates.

Requirements

• Matric and Bookkeeping qualifications.
• Proven experience in e-commerce operations or online retail.
• Strong numerical and financial accuracy; basic accounting knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with online shop platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy) and Excel / Google Sheets.
• Good understanding of inventory management and order fulfilment processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and support a small team.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial and stock records.

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Job Type: Temporary. Contract length: 6 months. Pay: R

• R 00 per month • Work Location: In person