Description:
Role Overview
The Finance Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across creditors, debtors, and export functions. This role plays a key part in maintaining effective supplier relationships, supporting month-end activities, managing documentation for compliance purposes, and assisting with cost and NCR administration.
It requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual who can operate effectively under pressure, work across departments, and contribute to strong financial controls and cash flow management.
Key Responsibilities
Creditors Function
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Oversee the full accounts payable function, including invoice capturing, reconciliation, and payment processing.
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Manage supplier queries and ensure all payments are accurate and on time.
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Compile supporting documentation for BBBEE audit compliance.
Cost Accounting Support
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Assist with cost calculations for components and project-related expenditures as assigned.
Sundry Purchases
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Place orders for sundry items upon receipt of approved requisitions.
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Receive and dispatch sundry goods accordingly.
Debtors Function
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Record and process invoices, transactions, payments, and expenses accurately and timeously.
Export & Finance Responsibilities
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Generate and print export invoices and shipping instructions.
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Update cashbook and process monthly standard journals.
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Manage customer credit applications.
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Compile supporting documentation for VAT audits and queries.
NCR Administration
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Review and control NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for scrapped components.
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Ensure financial elements of all NCRs are resolved and closed out.
Health & Safety Administration
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Support the Section 16.2 representative with maintaining H&S files.
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Organise meetings, take minutes, and manage related documentation and filing.
Requirements:
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Oversee the full accounts payable function, including invoice capturing, reconciliation, and payment processing.
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Manage supplier queries and ensure all payments are accurate and on time.
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Compile supporting documentation for BBBEE audit compliance.
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Assist with cost calculations for components and project-related expenditures as assigned.
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Place orders for sundry items upon receipt of approved requisitions.
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Receive and dispatch sundry goods accordingly.
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Record and process invoices, transactions, payments, and expenses accurately and timeously.
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Generate and print export invoices and shipping instructions.
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Update cashbook and process monthly standard journals.
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Manage customer credit applications.
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Compile supporting documentation for VAT audits and queries.
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Review and control NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for scrapped components.
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Ensure financial elements of all NCRs are resolved and closed out.
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Support the Section 16.2 representative with maintaining H&S files.
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Organise meetings, take minutes, and manage related documentation and filing.
- Financial Assistant: 2 to 3 years
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Grade 12/Matric with Accounting or Maths.
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Certificate, diploma, or degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related financial field.
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2–3 years' experience in a creditors/accounts payable role.
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Hands-on experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems.
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Strong exposure to invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
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Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
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Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Requirements
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Grade 12/Matric with Accounting or Maths.
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Certificate, diploma, or degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related financial field.
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2–3 years' experience in a creditors/accounts payable role.
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Hands-on experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems.
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Strong exposure to invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
Key Attributes
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
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Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
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Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.