Financial Assistant – Irene, Centurion

About the role

The Financial Assistant will support the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency. Working closely with financial managers and accountants, you will handle day‑to‑day financial tasks and assist with various administrative duties.

Key responsibilities

• Process financial information by accurately entering data into Pastel and Excel, maintaining expense, income, insurance schedules and asset registers.
• Assist with accounts payable by processing invoices and verifying expenses, and support accounts receivable by generating invoices, tracking payments and following up on outstanding balances.
• Provide general business administration for the finance department, including organizing documents, scheduling meetings and acting as a backup at the reception desk.
• Support ad‑hoc projects and special initiatives as required.

Required profile

• Experience in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Pastel accounting software