Financial Assistant

About the role

PEC Utility Management is looking for a detail‑oriented Financial Assistant to support the financial operations of the business. You will be responsible for accounting tasks, credit control, reconciliations and client invoicing while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day financial accounting and bookkeeping.
• Manage credit control and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Conduct account reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue client invoices.
• Detect and correct errors in financial records.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Grade 12 education.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Reliable, honest and able to work well in a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Effective time‑management and problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Life, disability and funeral insurance.
• Employee wellness program (LYRA).
• Incentive bonus and salary increase based on company performance.
• Tools and equipment provided as required.