Description:
OPERATIONS & FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
We are seeking a Pastel-savvy professional with a strong understanding of both the production and financial sides of a manufacturing business. This is a hands-on role supporting the financial, operational, and supply chain functions of a manufacturing and retail company.
Ideal for a bookkeeper who enjoys being involved beyond the books.
Location: New Germany / Pinetown (must live nearby – non-negotiable)
Salary: R15,000 – R18,000 (based on experience)
Key Responsibilities:
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Supply chain management (supplier orders, stock flow, and raw materials)
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Stock control and management:
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Stock takes
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Stock balancing
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Projections and reorder management (specifically on Sage Pastel)
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Sage Pastel reporting and manufacturing module support
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Support production targets, quality checks, and basic HR administration
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Documentation Management: Gathering and reconciling all source documents, invoices, and receipts to ensure the accountant has an audit-ready file
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Reporting Support: Summarising operational and manufacturing data into clear financial reports for high-level review
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Payroll Support: Preparing monthly salary data, managing commissions, and ensuring tax and statutory submissions are handled
Requirements:
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Supply chain management (supplier orders, stock flow, and raw materials)
-
Stock control and management:
-
Stock takes
-
Stock balancing
-
Projections and reorder management (specifically on Sage Pastel)
-
-
Sage Pastel reporting and manufacturing module support
-
Support production targets, quality checks, and basic HR administration
-
Documentation Management: Gathering and reconciling all source documents, invoices, and receipts to ensure the accountant has an audit-ready file
-
Reporting Support: Summarising operational and manufacturing data into clear financial reports for high-level review
-
Payroll Support: Preparing monthly salary data, managing commissions, and ensuring tax and statutory submissions are handled
-
Stock takes
-
Stock balancing
-
Projections and reorder management (specifically on Sage Pastel)
- Bookkeeping: 4 to 5 years
- Microsoft Excel: 4 to 5 years
- Payroll: 4 to 5 years
- Sage Pastel: 4 to 5 years
- Stock Controller: 4 to 5 years
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Minimum 4 years’ bookkeeping experience
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Strong Sage Pastel experience, including:
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Reporting and analysis
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Manufacturing module and inventory control
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Ability to optimise and fully utilise Pastel features
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Strong Excel skills
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Must live close to New Germany / Pinetown
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Reporting and analysis
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Manufacturing module and inventory control
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Ability to optimise and fully utilise Pastel features
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Full bookkeeping function (sales, expenses, suppliers, and payroll)
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Sage Pastel cashbook, bank, and credit card reconciliations
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VAT201, EMP201, and EMP501 submissions
Requirements (NON-NEGOTIABLE) :
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Minimum 4 years’ bookkeeping experience
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Strong Sage Pastel experience, including:
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Reporting and analysis
-
Manufacturing module and inventory control
-
Ability to optimise and fully utilise Pastel features
-
-
Strong Excel skills
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Must live close to New Germany / Pinetown
Must Have Knowledge & Experience In:
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Full bookkeeping function (sales, expenses, suppliers, and payroll)
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Sage Pastel cashbook, bank, and credit card reconciliations
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VAT201, EMP201, and EMP501 submissions