Finance Assistant - Randburg

The Finance Assistant will support the UK Finance Team by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoicing, financial data entry, and routine finance operations. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with UK finance processes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing - Accurately input invoicing data into finance systems, ensuring completeness, correct coding, and timely submission.
• CIS Support - Assist with CIS verification, CIS deduction checks, and maintaining accurate CIS records for subcontractors.
• Data Entry & Validation - Maintain high‑quality financial records; validate entries against supporting documentation.
• Accounts Support - Assist with AP/AR tasks including reconciliations, chasing missing information, and updating internal trackers.
• Compliance & Controls - Follow established SOPs, maintain audit‑ready documentation, and escalate discrepancies promptly.
• Communication - Liaise with UK team members professionally; ensure clear, timely updates on assigned tasks.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify process gaps, suggest improvements, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• English Proficiency - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Finance Knowledge - Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, reconciliations, invoice lifecycle).
• CIS Understanding - Awareness of CIS processes, deductions, and subcontractor compliance (training can be provided).
• Systems Competence - Comfortable working with finance software, spreadsheets, and digital workflows.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail - Ability to input data correctly, spot errors, and maintain clean audit trails.
• Experience Level - Not a junior starter; must have demonstrable experience in a finance or data‑heavy role.
• Professional Judgement - Uses common sense, understands when to escalate, and works with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills

• Progression Mindset - Ambition to grow within finance and take on more responsibility over time.
• Reconciliation Experience - Exposure to bank, supplier, or customer reconciliations.
• Process Orientation - Comfortable following SOPs and contributing to process improvements.
• Remote Collaboration - Experience working with international teams.

Key Attributes

• Reliable & Consistent - Delivers work on time and maintains high standards.
• Organised & Methodical - Manages workload effectively and follows structured processes.
• Proactive - Spots issues early and communicates them clearly.
• Ethical & Trustworthy - Handles financial information responsibly and confidentially.

Working Arrangements

• Location: South Africa (remote)
• Hours: Aligned with UK working hours where required
• Reporting Line: UK Finance Manager (Caroline Roche)
• Team Interaction: Daily communication via Teams, email, and shared systems

Performance Expectations

• Maintain 99%+ accuracy in invoicing data entry
• Meet all daily/weekly processing deadlines
• Ensure zero undocumented variances in assigned tasks
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in speed, accuracy, and understanding of finance processes
• Show clear progression toward full AP+ responsibility over time