Finance Assistant

Department: Finance, head office Stellenbosch

Position overview

The financial administrator performs routine and repetitive clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties following established procedures. Advice and assistance are readily available, and difficult or unusual problems are usually referred to the accountant.

Qualifications and experience

• Higher education diploma in accounting
• Minimum five years’ experience in a finance department

Responsibilities and duties

• Debtors and creditors (clients)
• Administration
• Commitment to contribute
• Contribute to overall team performance

Key skills required

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and principles
• Skill in maintaining accounting or bookkeeping records
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Raising invoices and arranging for the payment of invoices
• Experience in MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to efficiently carry out general administrative duties

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure