Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator
Area: Centurion
Industry: Transport and logistics
Salary / CTC: R22,000 (depending on current earnings, qualifications, and experience)
Report to: Finance manager
Type: Permanent

Our client is seeking a dynamic and energetic Finance Administrator to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a positive, eager-to-work attitude, and the ability to handle a high-volume workload with accuracy. This role requires a meticulous, well-organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about financial accuracy and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Creditors (primary focus)

• Full creditors function, including processing invoices, reconciling statements, and preparing payments.
• Ensure invoices are properly authorised and matched to purchase orders.
• Reconcile creditor accounts to supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment batches, ensuring correct allocations.
• Maintain accurate records of all supplier transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and payment queries.

Debtors (secondary responsibility)

• Assist with debtors' invoicing and receipting.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with sending monthly statements to clients.
• Maintain debtor records and update accounts as required.

Skills and competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Energetic, positive, and proactive approach to work.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills with a solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications and experience

• Matric (Grade twelve) with mathematics or accounting.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in a full-function creditors clerk role.
• Some experience handling debtors will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, SAP, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reconciliations.

Additional requirements

• Must be reliable and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• Strong ethical values and ability to handle confidential information.