Our client is looking for a Financial Assistant to join their team in Macassar, Cape Town.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of financial administration, creditor, fleet, staff and general administrative functions.
💰 Creditors
- Reconcile purchase orders with supplier invoices
- Process supplier invoices, returns and debits
- Check invoices for accuracy
- Ensure invoices are ready for payment before due dates
- Liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and credit notes
- Prepare creditor payment schedules
- Prepare and send supplier remittances
- Maintain accurate creditor and invoice filing
🚗 Vehicles & Fleet
- Reconcile petrol slips with statements
- Monitor kilometre and odometer readings
- Assist with vehicle registration and licensing renewals
- Manage fleet cards and vehicle logs
- Report any irregularities
💳 Business & Garage Cards
- Process monthly garage and credit card transactions
- Maintain the garage card register
- Ensure garage cards are securely managed
- Maintain controls over company vehicle and garage card usage
📋 Fixed Assets
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Identify and record assets
- Monitor and record movement of assets
👥 Staff & Employee Administration
- Assist with recruitment administration, including advertising and CV shortlisting
- Contact candidates and arrange interviews
- Reconcile overtime with monthly timesheets
- Prepare monthly tracker reports
- Prepare deductions for private calls, traffic fines and loans
- Ensure overtime and deduction information is submitted by the required deadline
💵 Petty Cash & General Administration
- Administer, balance and secure petty cash
- Ensure legitimate petty cash expenses are claimed
- Assist with insurance administration
- Manage protective clothing for staff members
- Follow up on customer credit applications
- Assist with external audits
- Assist with B-BBEE administration and preparation of verification documentation
REQUIREMENTS
✔ Previous experience in a financial/administrative role
✔ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
✔ Good organisational and time-management skills
✔ Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
✔ Good communication and interpersonal skills
✔ Experience with creditors and financial administration will be advantageous
Financial Assistant in Somerset employer: Sentinel
As a global consultancy based in Central London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. Our team is dedicated to delivering impactful capital projects within the healthcare sector, offering unique opportunities for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience and grow alongside industry experts. With a commitment to supporting your journey towards recognised project management qualifications, we ensure that our employees thrive in a collaborative environment while making a meaningful difference in the health sector.
