Accounting Department Administrator

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support

  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal and client appointments.
  • Prepare, format, and proofread reports, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Organize and maintain both digital and physical filing systems.
Client Coordination
  • Act as a primary point of contact for client inquiries and document submissions.
  • Monitor client deliverables and deadlines, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
  • Support new client onboarding by collecting necessary documentation and setting up client records.
Document & Data Management
  • Enter and update data accurately in accounting systems and client databases.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and personal information.
  • Assist in preparing financial documentation for audits, tax filings, and internal reviews.
Team Support
  • Facilitate internal communication and assist with tracking workflows and task progress.
  • Support billing and invoicing, including managing timesheets and expense claims.
  • Order office supplies and liaise with vendors as needed.
Compliance & Quality Control
  • Ensure adherence to internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
  • Help maintain current policies, templates, and checklists to support consistent quality standards.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in an administrative or office management role, ideally within accounting or professional services.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Draftworx is an asset.
  • High level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Attributes
  • Familiarity with accounting processes and terminology.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong customer service orientation with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1557684
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned