Branch Administrator – Accounting & Finance

About the role

Midas is seeking an experienced Branch Administrator to own the full accounting and administrative function of its King William’s Town branch. You will manage cash, ledgers, budgeting and internal controls while supervising the branch admin team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily cash receipting, banking and petty cash, ensuring all proceeds are banked the next business day.
• Supervise creditors and debtors ledgers, authorise payments, control credit limits and recover overdue amounts.
• Enforce internal controls, perform regular test checks and maintain separation of duties.
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets, review general ledger accounts, and meet group reporting deadlines.
• Train and develop the branch accounting team and liaise with banks, MIBCO and head office.

Required profile

• Matric plus a financial degree (or studying towards one).
• 5–8 years of branch accounting/administration experience with full bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Clear ITC and criminal record.
• Highly organised, honest, trustworthy and able to handle large cash volumes.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computerised ledgers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word.