Finance Administrator; FTC Potential Permanency

Finance Administrator

Location: Waterfall, Midrand

Salary: R20,000 Gross per Month

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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.

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