Phalaborwa: Graduate – Financial Administration Officer

About the Role

Join our unique and wildlife-focused community located within the Greater Kruger conservation area as a Graduate Financial Administration Officer. We are looking for a motivated graduate with a strong interest in finance, accounting, and administration to assist with day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the reserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and daily financial updates
• Maintain accurate daily bookkeeping and cashbook updates
• Supporting monthly reconciliations and assisting with management reports
• Helping prepare payroll information and statutory submissions (VAT, UIF, PAYE)
• Reconcile creditor accounts, monitor income vs. budget, and control petty cash
• Perform monthly reconciliations and assist with management accounts preparation
• Monitor member levy invoicing, payments, and collections
• Assisting with budget tracking and financial reporting
• Helping manage member levy invoicing, payments, and records
• Respond professionally to member queries (calls and emails)
• Update member files and manage share sales documentation
• Administering shop sales and stock control processes
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance reporting
• Supporting the General Manager and Financial Director with ad-hoc financial or administrative projects

Requirements

• Recently completed or final-year Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial record-keeping
• Good computer literacy, especially Excel and Word
• Interest in learning accounting software (experience with Xero is an advantage)
• Valid South African driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Salary & Benefits

R 20 000.00 – R 25 000.00 (negotiable)

To Apply

Send your CV and a short motivation letter explaining why you’d like to work at this Game Reserve and how this opportunity fits into your career goals. Kindly send through and updated CV with Head and shoulders photograph :