Accounts Payable and Finance Administrator (Contract)

Description:

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? My client is seeking an Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator to join their dynamic team.

In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial administration, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, and supporting key finance functions.

This role is a 3-month fixed term contract role based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier costs, administrative expenses, and project-related transactions, including debit orders and card transactions.
• Record and reconcile recoveries such as vehicle logbooks and internal printing charges.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is readily available for reporting and audits.
• Administer the tender and vendor process efficiently.
• Contribute to cash flow management and reporting.
• Assist in reconciling the balance sheet and income statement.
• Monitor creditor balances and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Manage staff claims and creditor accounts.
• Ensure accurate processing of creditor payments while gathering and maintaining BBBEE documentation.
• Monitor and record financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Process receipts and payments into the cashbook and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT submissions and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Manage petty cash, including travel cards and forex petty cash, with regular reconciliations.
• Support external audit processes by preparing required documentation and resolving audit queries.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and operational reports.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of creditor processes, procurement policies, and internal controls.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4 years proven experience in accounts payable, financial administration, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reconciliation, cash flow management, and VAT submissions.
• Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of BBBEE reporting and financial compliance is an advantage.

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Requirements:

• Process supplier costs, administrative expenses, and project-related transactions, including debit orders and card transactions.
• Record and reconcile recoveries such as vehicle logbooks and internal printing charges.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is readily available for reporting and audits.
• Administer the tender and vendor process efficiently.
• Contribute to cash flow management and reporting.
• Assist in reconciling the balance sheet and income statement.
• Monitor creditor balances and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Manage staff claims and creditor accounts.
• Ensure accurate processing of creditor payments while gathering and maintaining BBBEE documentation.
• Monitor and record financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Process receipts and payments into the cashbook and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT submissions and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Manage petty cash, including travel cards and forex petty cash, with regular reconciliations.
• Support external audit processes by preparing required documentation and resolving audit queries.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and operational reports.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of creditor processes, procurement policies, and internal controls.

• Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4 years proven experience in accounts payable, financial administration, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reconciliation, cash flow management, and VAT submissions.
• Proficiency in financial systems and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of BBBEE reporting and financial compliance is an advantage.