Job Description

Shared Services Administrator (JB5604)
Remote (Suitable for South African based candidates only)
R22 000 to R24 000 a month CTC
Permanent
A leading organisation in the travel retail sector is seeking a Shared Services Administrator to support finance operations across accounts payable, receivable, and cashbook functions. This role is central to ensuring accurate reconciliations, efficient cashbook management, and the smooth handling of multi-currency transactions. The position requires a detail-oriented, disciplined professional with strong accounting knowledge, who can manage high volumes of work, resolve queries efficiently, and support daily financial processes in a dynamic environment
Minimum Requirements:
Matric with FULL Mathematics (Not Literacy)
NQF5 or higher Accounting Qualification (or currently studying towards such)
Minimum 1 year practical experience in accounts payable, receivable, and cashbook (with multi-currency transactions)
Strong financial and accounting skills
Computer literacy: Excel essential; Accpac or other accounting packages (NetSuite advantageous)
Strong reconciliation skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and ensure productivity
Excellent telephone and written communication skills
Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage heavy workloads
Ethical, honest, and adaptable, with well-developed time management skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as in a team
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cashbook Support
Download bank statements daily.
Capture and reconcile cashbooks (daily/weekly).
Calculate forex and commission on batches.
Resolve queries within agreed SLA's.
Ensure department targets are achieved.
Participate in ad hoc finance projects/tasks as required.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Support
Monitor and maintain creditors control and debtors function.
Process local and foreign creditor payments and reconciliations.
Handle forecasting, returns, and discrepancy queries.
Maintain accurate records and client accounts across airlines.
Process invoices, credit notes, and intercompany receivables.
Ensure correct and timely collections; investigate delays.
Allocate and identify incoming payments.
Update daily cash flow.
Manage returned stock processes and procedures.
General Finance & Support
Assist across revenue cycle from invoicing to debtors' collection.
Support department with financial administration and ad hoc tasks.
Ensure compliance with deadlines, reconciliations, and productivity requirements.
Provide financial support and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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