Finance Assistant

UntappedSouth Africa

30+ days ago

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Salary R30,000 - R40,000

About the Company :

Our client is a forward-thinking and growing business within the hospitality sector. With a focus on high-quality guest experiences and operational excellence, they are looking to expand their finance function to support the next phase of growth.

About the Role :

The client is looking for a meticulous and highly organised Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations across the business. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance and management accountant to handle day-to-day bank reconciliations, invoices & key supplier management.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform daily cash reconciliations across all entities
Manage the finance inbox and respond to supplier and internal team queries
Administer and maintain the purchase order system (ApprovalMax)
Oversee and manage the business card expense system (Payhawk)
Post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Prepare and process supplier payment runs
Record and process transactions across multiple legal entities
Carry out intercompany reconciliations
Reconcile supplier statements regularly and follow up on discrepancies
Assist with basic accounts receivable duties, including monthly billing
Support the Management Accountant with month-end close tasks
Provide ad-hoc support and financial analysis as required by the finance team

Ideal Candidate Profile :

Previous experience in a similar finance / accounts assistant role

Experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous but not essential

Familiarity with Xero is highly desirable

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with numbers

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive and problem-solving mindset

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Administrative, and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Hospitality, Accommodation and Food Services, and Financial Services

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