Finance Administrator (6-Month Maternity Cover)

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group with expertise in private markets, is hiring a Finance Administrator in Cape Town for a 6-month maternity cover. You will support the preparation, review and delivery of high-quality financial statements while providing administrative and office management support, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency and excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, format and deliver financial statements by transferring data from Excel workbooks into Word-based reports, using advanced Microsoft Word skills and basic Excel and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Review financial statements for spelling, grammar, casting accuracy, statement tie-ins, note reconciliations and verification of data against supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting frameworks, regulatory requirements, internal methodologies, software standards, compliance manuals and information security policies.
• Work with Directors and Managers to meet client deadlines, support planning, resolve queries, maintain client relationships and identify ways to add value.
• Handle office administration, including receptionist, office management and personal assistant duties.

Required profile

• Matric qualification and an administrative qualification, with strong English communication skills.
• Experience in financial reporting, with an accounting background considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of the financial services environment and the technical skills needed for high-quality financial reporting.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word expertise (assessed during the interview).
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF software.

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications, experience and skills.
• 22 days of paid annual leave.
• Openness to discussions on flexible working arrangements.
• Training, tools and a development plan.