Financial Assistant

About the role

Join a fast‑paced finance team within a leading convenience retail environment. As a Financial Assistant you will support daily financial operations, supplier account management, reconciliations, reporting and audit processes while ensuring high accuracy and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions and prepare balance sheets and financial reports.
• Track and reconcile bank statements, create cost analysis reports and process tax payments.
• Record accounts payable and receivable, process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners.
• Manage supplier queries, assess blocked accounts, prepare creditor reconciliations and allocate payments accurately.
• Assist with journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and maintain organised financial records.

Required profile

• BCom Accounting degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably as a Finance Assistant or Finance Officer.
• Good understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel, including financial functions and spreadsheet management.
• Experience with Pastel Evolution accounting software.