Senior General Financial Accounts Administrator

Job Opportunity: Senior General Financial Accounts Administrator

Start Date: ASAP
Job Description: Senior General Financial Accounts Administrator
Location: Carletonville, Gauteng
Salary: R15,000.00 – R20,000.00 per month (depending on experience)
Department: Finance
Reports To: Financial Manager / Managing Director

About the Company
Peoplesync is recruiting on behalf of a respected shop fitting company seeking a reliable and detail-driven
Senior General Financial Accounts Administrator. The successful candidate will play an essential role in
maintaining the financial health of the business, with duties spanning general accounts administration,
accounts payable and receivable, and vendor/supplier management within a fast-paced, project-based
environment.
This role requires someone with solid experience in financial administration, particularly within industries
like manufacturing, construction, or retail fitouts, where managing cost control and supplier coordination is
vital.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy in line with company accounting
policies.
Process and manage accounts payable, including capturing supplier invoices, verifying against
delivery notes and purchase orders, and reconciling supplier statements.
Handle accounts receivable, including generating client invoices, following up on payments, and
managing outstanding debtors.
Liaise with vendors and service providers, maintain updated supplier records, resolve queries, and
monitor contract obligations and payments.
Track and monitor project costs, liaising with project managers to ensure correct cost allocations.
Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments.
Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting and reconciliations.
Support audit preparation and compliance with regulatory standards.
Identify process improvements to streamline finance operations and support better cash flow
management.
Provide administrative support to the finance team and senior management as needed.

Minimum Requirements
3+ years’ experience in a similar role involving general financial administration.
Sound knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
Strong understanding of supplier invoicing processes, credit terms, and reconciliations.
Experience dealing with creditors and debtors in a project-based or production-driven business (e.g.
shop fitting, construction, manufacturing).
Computer literate, with proficiency in accounting software (Sage / Pastel / Xero or similar) and
Microsoft Excel.
Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
Organised, deadline-driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications
A diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Previous experience in a shop fitting, retail build, or construction company is highly advantageous.
Familiarity with costing, job cards, and purchase order systems is beneficial.

Key Attributes
Honest and trustworthy with a high level of integrity when handling financial information.
Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with suppliers, project teams, and senior
management.
Problem-solver with the ability to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies efficiently.
Strong time management and the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications. If you don't hear from us within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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