Finance Support – Temporary (3‑month contract)

About the role

Our client, a leading speciality chemical manufacturer in Pinetown, seeks a Finance Support professional for a three‑month temporary assignment. You will provide financial and administrative assistance to the finance team on a project basis, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing.

Key responsibilities

• Support finance projects as required, reviewing and validating financial information.
• Check SAP transactions against supporting documentation and project requirements.
• Reconcile data between SAP, project records, spreadsheets, and other sources.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, missing information, duplicate entries, or incorrect postings.
• Track financial transactions, outstanding items, and queries through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate project trackers and provide regular status updates.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules, reports, and status updates for the finance team.
• Escalate unresolved issues or material discrepancies to the finance manager or project lead.
• Assist with general finance administration and ensure confidentiality and compliance with company policies.

Required profile

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate / Matric.
• BCom degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar finance support role.
• Proven experience using SAP.

Required skills

• SAP