Johannesburg: Finance Administrator posted by SET Consulting

Role: Finance Administrator

Location: Sandton
Employment: South African citizens only

Fixed Term Contract – One Year

Job Overview

Our client is seeking to appoint a Finance Administrator to join the Finance Department. This role provides administrative and financial support across multiple entities, with a focus on accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, and general finance administration.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a busy finance function with varied responsibilities from capturing transactions to supporting reporting and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with good results and a relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (mandatory)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (mandatory)

• Previous ERP system experience (ProMan experience advantageous)

• Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar role (mandatory)

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Good understanding of general finance processes

• High numerical aptitude with accurate data-capturing skills

• Strong organisational ability to manage multiple responsibilities

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable

• Strong team player with a collaborative approach

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and process invoices, receipts, payments, and journals

• Maintain accurate supplier, customer, and general ledger accounts across multiple entities

• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules

• Provide administrative support to the finance team, including record-keeping, document collection, and coordination with auditors and external service providers

• Support compliance and reporting requirements for international subsidiaries

• Act as the first point of contact for finance administrative queries, ensuring timely resolution

• Assist management with ad hoc finance tasks and projects

• Ensure all responsibilities are completed within set deadlines