Our client in the food services industry is seeking a detailoriented Financial Administrator to support their finance team in ensuring smooth daytoday financial operations. The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable reconciling transactions maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with monthly reporting. This position also offers valuable exposure to procurement processes making it ideal for someone looking to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Handle daily financial transactions including invoicing payments and reconciliations
Process supplier invoices and manage timely creditor payments
Reconcile customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debtors
Maintain accurate financial records and assist with monthly reports
Track daily sales and expenses in collaboration with operations
Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations
Process staff claims and support budgeting and forecasting
Assist with audits and liaise with internal and external auditors
Perform administrative duties including insurance and data record management
Manage data lines and vendor coordination onsite
Maintain strong supplier relationships
Lead creditors and debtors functions with a focus on creditors
Support procurement and daily business operations
Conduct financial reconciliations with solid knowledge of accounting principles
Skills & Experience:
Experience: A minimum of 35 years of relevant experience in finance particularly handling creditors and debtors functions with a strong focus on creditors management
Systems & Tools: Proficient in Pastel accounting software or similar platforms
Experience with manual data processing as the current systems do not utilize automation requiring attention to detail and efficiency
Industry: Experience in the food services and hospitality industry is preferred but candidates from related industries are also welcome to apply
Key Competencies: Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to maintain uptodate insurance files and other documentation
Excellent reconciliation skills with a solid understanding of debits credits and financial balancing
Ability to manage both creditors and debtors ensuring smooth operations and financial accuracy
Strong communication skills for working effectively with internal teams and external thirdparty suppliers
Comfortable working in a fastpaced manual environment with the ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.
Team Environment: The team thrives on collaboration support and regular social activities (such as enjoying meals together at local Stellenbosch restaurants)
Despite the positive environment the manual nature of the work creates time pressures so candidates must be adept at managing workloads and staying organized under pressure.
Qualification:
Minimum: Matric
Advantageous: Tertiary education in Finance or a related field
Contact Refiloe Mofokeng on quoting the Ref: CTF020965.
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