Cape Town Region: Financial Administrator

Financial Administrator Curve Gear (Maitland, Cape Twon) We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Financial Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with the ability to manage and maintain the financial records of our organization. Key Functions of Role, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Account Administration: Maintain master data, ensure systems update correctly etc. Ensure debtors/creditors accounts data is up-to-date, correct and update correctly Ensure all form and notice writing templates are up-to-date and relevant Improve departmental processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiencies Customer Invoicing: Administer billing process, incl monthly admin fees etc. Customer Receipts: Administer outstanding debt follow-up process incl management and submission of debit orders Drive and follow-up bank account verification process Administer acknowledgement of debt process Communications: Handle escalated debtors/creditors queries Liaising with internal departments Debtors/creditors reporting: Compile debtor reports as and when required incl invoicing totals Report on debtors/creditors for weekly management meetings Provide relevant data from the system Financial administration: Compile monthly recons Maintain contract register liaising with banking, suppliers and other stakeholders re finance queries Assist with continuous improvement of financial processes Transactional activities for debtors/creditors: Processing invoices, RTS and payments Monthly creditors reconciliations Obtaining approval for orders and invoice payments, requesting of correct financial documents Daily filing of journals, requisitions and invoices, payments etc. Weekly reporting: Processing and printing of purchase orders Managing of queries about debtors/creditors accounts Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities and provide efficient client service: review and verify invoices and pmt requests sort, code and match invoices/RTS set invoices up for payment enter and upload invoices into system prepare and process electronic transfers and payments prepare and perform payment runs post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records reconcile accounts payable transactions monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues maintain vendor files, including internet banking correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries produce monthly reports assist with month end closing incl preparation of accruals and journals provide supporting documentation for audits Liaise with internal and external clients incl engage with banks/ customers for unallocated deposits Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices Continuously improve payment processes Ad Hoc: Maintain asset register Manage stationery Other accounting tasks as needed Operational and administrative tasks as needed Stand-in duties for colleagues Review and arrange for bank payment releases Oversee and administer petty cash process Assist colleagues with overflow work Key Competencies & requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent Accounting and Mathematics up to Grade 12 Financial Management / Accounting qualification (FET-level) 5 yrs relevant experience in finance admin, creditors/debtors/creditors control and relationship management and supervision Previous experience as debtors/creditors debtors/creditors/creditors administration debtors/creditors/creditors reporting Office administration MS Excel (Intermediate) MS Word (Basic) Accounting packages Syspro English Afrikaans Good interpersonal skills Team working Detail orientated Resilience Deadline driven Structured working Assertive Problem solving Self starter Drivers licence with own vehicle Must be able to work overtime when required