Finance Assistant Jobs

Purpose of the Job

The Finance Assistant handles accounts processing, ensures accurate bookkeeping, and supports the creditors’ function. This role also assists with debtors and the month-end general ledger closure. The main goal is to support the Divisional Financial Manager in all financial processes for the division.

This position uses knowledge of general ledger accounts, accounting principles, and journal entries to manage month-end tasks, align accounting systems, meet payment deadlines, and resolve debtor and creditor queries.

As part of the financial team, the assistant applies strong bookkeeping and accounting practices to add value to the Shoprite business. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, the ability to support strategic and tactical goals, energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.

Job Objectives

• Align systems and process accounts on time between accounting platforms.
• Manage accounts payable and sales processing, including supporting documents, following authorization rules, and obtaining approvals.
• Perform reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable, including local and import creditors, inter-divisional and inter-company accounts. Validate transactions, balance accounts, calculate costs, meet deadlines, and handle 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 tracking resolutions.
• Maintain a healthy accounts receivable and payable aging analysis.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizing abilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organization.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Deadline-driven mindset.

Closing Date

• 17 December 2025