Financial Administrator
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R25,000-30,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: South Africa
Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Corporate Finance (adaptable to your client sector)
Employment Type: Permanent
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Administrator with strong expertise in Credit Control and Credit Analysis. The successful candidate will have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ stable experience as a Debtors Clerk, Credit Controller, or Credit Analyst. This role requires a strong ability to manage debtor books, ensure timely collections, conduct credit risk assessments, and maintain healthy cash flow within the business.Key Responsibilities
- Credit Control & Collections
- Manage the full debtors function, ensuring payments are collected within agreed terms.
- Perform reconciliations of accounts, follow up on overdue invoices, and escalate high-risk cases.
- Negotiate payment arrangements with clients where necessary.
- Credit Analysis
- Conduct thorough credit assessments on new and existing clients.
- Monitor credit exposure and recommend credit limits in line with company policies.
- Prepare credit reports and risk analyses for management review.
- Financial Administration
- Maintain accurate debtor records and update customer accounts on ERP/finance systems.
- Assist with month-end closing processes and reporting.
- Liaise with auditors, banks, and stakeholders regarding debtor accounts when required.
- Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare weekly/monthly debtor age analysis reports and present findings to management.
- Contribute to improving cash flow and reducing bad debt write-offs.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a BTech in Finance
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in Credit Control, Credit Analysis, or Debtors Management.
- Proven stable career track record in financial administration and credit risk management.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/Accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, or similar).
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for reconciliations and reporting.
- Excellent knowledge of credit legislation, debt collection procedures, and risk controls.
- This role is open to All South Africans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation ability.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
- Professional integrity and customer-focused approach.