Financial Administrator - Northern Suburbs, South Africa - Pepkor Payments & Lending

Pepkor Payments & Lending

Verified Company

Northern Suburbs, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Administrator to join our Finance Department.

This role aims to provide accounts administration support to the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller by ensuring that the processing of account payments are effective and accurate in order to enhance the efficiency of the department.

Key Responsibilities

1.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Assist with Balance sheet reconciliations monthly according to the timeline provided by management.
Cashbook and Bank Reconciliations and Suspense Account.

2.
Cashbook and Bank Reconciliations and Suspense Account

Ensure that all entries are allocated correctly general/supplier/customer account.
Credit card and petty cash are to be imported and reconciled monthly.
Reconciles the bank account against the pastel accounting system.

3.
Creditors Capturing & Reconciliation and Resolution and Correction of Debtor Queries and Accounts

Uploads and sets up all creditor invoices accurately onto the Pastel accounting system.
Checks that all invoices captured onto Pastel are paid in line with the payment terms of the creditors.
Communicates with suppliers regarding invoice amounts that are incorrectly processed or when there is a variance to ensure that correct amounts are invoiced.
Contacts the creditors with regards to outstanding reconciling items and / or invoices.
Prepares a monthly reconciliation for all creditors.
Check that invoices are signed off by relevant person in terms of Delegation of A and valid tax invoices.
Interaccounts bank transfers.

4.
Payment of Suppliers

Ensures that all payments made to suppliers are prepared accurately and timely prior to it being approved for payment and that all invoices received are valid invoices.

5.
Documentation Backup

Ensure that creditors' invoices are electronically backed up (scanning and saving to the network).
Archiving prior years' invoices and payments.

6.
Finance Administration

Effective administration of the petty cash and ensures that the cash is accurately reconciled.
Adheres to the financial department's processes and procedures when processing of invoices and journals to ensure good governance.
Assists with ad hoc finance tasks upon request such as obtaining stationary, etc.
Ensure all transactions have been captured correctly.
Assist in preparing monthly journals on Pastel accurately and in line with month end deadline.
Assist finance team with adhoc finance operations duties.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Finance/Accounting preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, Creditors, Banking, Pastel experience

Behavioural & Functional Competencies

High level of Accuracy in preparing & entering financial information
Attention to detail
Working knowledge of Captivate
Flexibility available to work late/overtime if required
Strong sense of confidentiality & integrity
Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally & externally
Efficient in MS Excel, Outlook
Supplier reconciliation and bank reconciliation
Pastel (advantageous)
Pro-Activity
Teamwork
Coping with pressures and setbacks
Selfdevelopment
Planning and organising

Closing date: 24 May 2024
**Pepkor Payments and Lending is committed to creating equal employment opportunities.