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Financial Administrator Jobs in Somerset West, Western Cape at The Aleit Group
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Financial Administrator
Job Description:
The Finance department has a vacancy for an experienced, detail oriented and well- organized individual to perform the functions of a Finance Administrator. This position requires technical knowledge of accounting and business administration, a dynamic individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment, flexible to assist with a vast range of tasks and able to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service
Adhere to policies and procedures to manage costs
Maintain accurate records for all financial transactions of the business units
Capture payments within agreed timelines
Administer day to day finances of the business unit, working business processes, systems and procedures
Review and approve receipts/invoices to ensure accounting transactions are in line with legal and company financial guidelines
Perform bank reconciliations
Perform customer and supplier account reconciliations as necessary, follow up on outstanding customer receipts, resolve reconciling items or escalate them to management
Professional and prompt communication to management
Attend to any queries in a timeously and professional manner
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines
Provide administrative support
Other ad hoc duties as assigned
Qualifying Attributes:
· Very strong communication skills
· Excellent time management
· Driven to provide excellent accuracy
· Understanding of legislated requirements
Capable to work under pressure without supervision
Good background experience in accounting and business administration
Must be able to effectively prioritise and switch tasks in a dynamic environment
Good record keeping and organisational skills
Proactive and eager to learn
Requirements
Diploma/Degree in a finance related field preferred
At least 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar position
Advanced computer literacy – MS Office, high proficiency in MS Excel
Experience working on of Xero advantageous
Experience of accounting in a project environment (cost accounting)
Proficient in English and Afrikaans
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18Â 000,00 – R22Â 000,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
Somerset West, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Experience:
Financial Asstisting: 3 years (Required)
Expected Start Date: 2025/07/28
Title: Financial Administrator
Company: The Aleit Group
Location: Somerset West, Western Cape
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