TEMPORARY FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR & OFFICE MANAGER (Maternity Cover)

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established financial services company is seeking a temporary Finance Administrator & Office Manager in Cape Town CBD to cover maternity leave for approximately five months. The candidate should have a finance background, proficiency in Xero accounting software, and excellent organisational skills. Responsibilities include managing accounts, invoicing, and overseeing office operations.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Accounting.
• Diploma or Degree in Finance/Accounting is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Xero Accounting Software is non-negotiable.
• Strong finance and administration background required.
• Excellent Excel and communication skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Based in Cape Town CBD and available from November 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing, payments, and supplier queries.
• Support bookkeeping and compliance reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and staff events.
• Maintain compliance and asset registers.

Skills

Organised

Accurate

Proficiency in Xero Accounting Software

Strong finance and administration background

Excellent Excel skills

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Accounting

Diploma or Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Job description

TEMPORARY FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR & OFFICE MANAGER

Location: Cape Town CBD
Contract Type: Temporary – Maternity/Leave Cover

A well-established financial services company in the Cape Town CBD is seeking a Finance Administrator & Office Manager to provide temporary cover for approximately five months.

This role combines finance, administration, and office management, and requires someone who is organised, accurate, and able to work independently in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with management accounts and reconciliations (bank, creditors, debtors, etc.)
• Manage invoicing, payments, and supplier queries
• Support bookkeeping and compliance reporting
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and vendor relationships
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and staff events
• Maintain compliance, health and safety, and asset registers

Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics and Accounting
• Diploma or Degree in Finance/Accounting (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Xero Accounting Software is non-negotiable
• Strong finance and administration background
• Excellent Excel and communication skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Based in Cape Town CBD and available from November 2025

If you’re ready to take on a busy, all-rounder role and make an immediate impact, we’d like to hear from you.