Financial Administrator

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  • Durbanville, Cape Town
  • R18,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Description :We require the services of a deadline driven Financial Administrator to support the accounting team at a wealth advisory practice based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. Experience working on Sage or Xero is beneficial. The first 3 months will be in-office daily, after that hybrid (2 days at home, 3 days in-office). Office hours are 08h00 to 17h00 – Monday to Thursday, 08h00 to 16h30 – Fridays. Micro flexibility is available to accommodate the school run.The candidate will join the accounting team and contribute by efficiently handling data entry, as well as recording and maintaining accurate financial records.Responsibilities:
Work closely with accounting team members and observe their daily responsibilities.Assist with research, filing, data entry, and maintaining thorough financial records.Help prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, invoices, and other documents.Gain experience with bookkeeping software e.g. Sage, XeroHandle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.Work with commission statements and product providers to facilitate timely monthly commission reports.​Collaborate with the accounting team to compile and analyse data, track information, and support both the company and its clients.Take on additional tasks and projects to expand their knowledge of accounting and office operations.RequirementsGrade 12 or relevant school qualification with Maths or Accounting.
NDip or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance beneficial.
5 years' experience working in a finance department with basic understanding of accounting and financial principles / exposure to the financial services industry.
Experience on bookkeeping software, Sage, Xero would be beneficial.
Knowledge of bookkeeping up to trial balance and familiarity with accounts payable and receivable processes.
Introductory knowledge of VAT requirements.
Strong math skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
High level of accuracy, responsibility, and efficiency.
Curious mindset to take on new challenges and learn extensively.
Fluent in English & understanding Afrikaans would be beneficial.
SA Citizen.BenefitsBenefits: Group risk benefits covered by the company
Bonus: Performance-based bonus
Work arrangement: First 3 months fully office-based, thereafter hybrid (2 days from home, 3 days in office) in line with their "Work from Home" policy

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