Finance Administrator (3-Month FTC with Potential Permanency)

Finance Administrator

Location: Waterfall, Midrand

Salary: R20,000 Gross per Month

Contract: 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential for Permanent Employment

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Administrator to join a dynamic and growing finance team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of finance functions while providing direct support to senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance department through accurate processing, administration, reporting support, and financial controls.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to grow their finance career.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Manage creditor accounts and supplier payments.
• Ensure supplier records are maintained and up to date.
• Monitor supplier agreements and commercial terms.

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer invoicing.
• Monitor incoming payments.
• Assist with debtor account administration and follow-ups.

Cash and Banking Administration

• Manage petty cash processes.
• Process payments and banking transactions.
• Assist with maintaining banking profiles and administration.

Reconciliations

• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation.

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist with monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and reports.
• Provide financial information for management review.

Financial Analysis

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support finance-related projects and initiatives.
• Compile information for management decision-making.

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage filing and document control.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial processes and procedures.

Process Improvement

• Assist with implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal control and governance initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function.

Essential

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, or similar finance-related role.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Advantageous

• Experience with:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Banking administration
• Reconciliations
• Financial reporting support
• Exposure to accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.

Qualifications

• Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Commerce-related qualification advantageous.
• Formal degree not essential for candidates with relevant experience.

Required Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Accurate data processing skills.
• Ability to work with financial information confidentially.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Organised and structured.
• Analytical thinker.
• Professional and reliable.
• Strong work ethic.
• Resilient and adaptable.

Communication Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to engage professionally with suppliers, colleagues, and management.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Work Style

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Deadline-driven.
• Comfortable working under pressure.
• Willing to go the extra mile during peak periods when required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1–5 years of finance administration experience.
• Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Experience working on accounting software.
• Strong Excel and administration skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work from the Waterfall, Midrand area.

Package

• R20,000 Gross per Month
• 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Potential for permanent employment based on performance and business requirements