Finance Assistant Jobs

Purpose of the Job

The Finance Assistant handles accounts processing, accounting, and bookkeeping for creditors. The role also supports debtors and month-end general ledger tasks. This position helps the Divisional Financial Manager with all financial processes in the division.

The role uses knowledge of general ledger accounts, accounting, and journal entries to manage month-end procedures, align accounting systems, meet payment deadlines, and resolve debtor or creditor queries.

As part of the financial team, the assistant applies strong bookkeeping and accounting principles to add value to the Shoprite business. The person needs strong attention to detail and the ability to support strategic and tactical goals. They should show energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.

Job Objectives

• Ensure alignment and timely processing between accounting systems.
• Manage accounts payable and sales with supporting documents, following authorization and approval rules.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable for local and import creditors, inter-divisional and inter-company accounts. Validate transactions, balance accounts, calculate costs, meet payment deadlines, and handle supporting documents like invoices or statements.
• Manage, validate, and reconcile staff claims and expense accounts.
• Prepare and process payment schedules based on payment terms, and follow up on payment instructions.
• Handle and resolve queries and escalations for debtor or creditor accounts, providing feedback and following up until resolved.
• Maintain a healthy accounts receivable/payable aging analysis.

Qualifications

• Matric is required. A National Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or a degree in Accounting is preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with integrated ERP business management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• High level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizing abilities.
• Able to handle stressful situations.
• Able to work with people at all levels in the organization.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Deadline-driven.

Closing Date

• 2025/12/17