Job Description

Finance Administrator
Location: Cape Town
Reports to: Finance Manager
Salary: R15,000.00 - R17,000.00
Company Overview
A well-established organisation within the safety equipment and services industry is seeking a skilled Finance Administrator. The successful candidate will primarily support operations across multiple business units, including a key subsidiary, as well as manage select client-related financial responsibilities.
Role Purpose
The Finance Administrator will be responsible for the efficient management of the debtors and creditors function, cashbook and bank reconciliations, and overall financial administration. This role is critical in supporting the finance team to ensure accurate reporting and financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Debtors Administration
Send monthly statements to all debtors by the 3rd of each month.
Follow up on outstanding balances and resolve queries.
Maintain an up-to-date spreadsheet of overdue accounts with commentary.
Send formal communications for overdue accounts.
Perform monthly debtor reconciliations.
Monitor credit limits and liaise with the sales team.
Maintain and manage key account payment collections and issue resolution.
Creditors Administration
Capture all local supplier invoices.
Perform and maintain accurate supplier reconciliations.
Resolve any supplier disputes.
Ensure clean and accurate supplier age analysis.
Maintain organised creditor records (electronic and physical).
Cashbook & Banking
Import bank statements and reconcile transactions daily.
Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger multiple times per week and at month-end.
Assist in cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
Journals & Month-End
Post general journal entries with the Finance Manager.
Close off debtors and creditors at month-end.
Ensure books are clean, reconciled, and audit-ready.
Support preparation of management accounts and audits.
Administration & Compliance
Process new client applications including credit checks.
Maintain organised financial document filing systems.
Reconcile online sales and payment platforms.
Support ad hoc finance admin tasks.
Key Requirements
Education & Experience
National Diploma or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in a finance administration role, including exposure to debtors and creditors.
Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency in Excel, VAT, and Pastel.
Familiarity with eFiling / uFiling and other accounting systems.
Strong bookkeeping and accounting policy knowledge.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking abilities.
Core Competencies
Investigating issues
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Communication
Adaptability
Team support
Resilience
Task structuring
Working Conditions
Hours: 08:00 - 16:30
Travel Requirements: None
Equipment Provided: Laptop, cell phone, printer
Values
We're looking for someone who lives and works with trust, consistency, partnership, stewardship, sustainability, and an appreciation for diversity.