Finance Administrator

Job Description

• Operating within a fast-paced established import and export business, this role delivers essential day-to-day administrative and financial support to underpin accounting operations. Working full-time, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, the successful candidate will ensure financial reporting accuracy and facilitate smooth financial coordination across the organisation.
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency forms the cornerstone of daily reporting functions, enabling leadership to make sound, data-backed operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver robust administrative support to the finance team to ensure daily departmental targets and workflows are maintained.
• Process and reconcile diverse financial information accurately in line with internal accounting requirements.
• Prepare, structure, and analyse financial reporting tasks for management using advanced spreadsheet techniques.
• Maintain clear and professional written and verbal communication across all internal team touchpoints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as a reliable team player to ensure operational continuity within the finance office.

Requirements

• Demonstrable foundational financial knowledge and understanding (Grade 12 Accounting, relevant post-matric training, or finance work experience).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, specifically including functions such as XLOOKUP (strictly non-negotiable).
• Proven capability to process and reconcile financial records accurately.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Required Software Skills

• Microsoft Excel – Advanced (non-negotiable; required for reporting and advanced formulas including XLOOKUP)
• Xero (preferred / advantageous)