Financial Administrator

About the position

Financial Administrator
Join a fast-growing artisanal food brand where precision meets passion.
Woodstock, Cape Town | R24,000 per month | 8:00-16:30

About Our Client
Our client is a vibrant, fast-scaling FMCG manufacturer based in Woodstock, Cape Town. They're known for their high-quality artisanal products and strong commitment to craftsmanship, consistency, and customer satisfaction. With growth comes opportunity and they're looking for someone who can bring structure, accuracy, and initiative to their expanding finance team.

The Role: Financial Administrator
This role is ideal for a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on organisation and continuous improvement. You'll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring that all records are accurate, compliant, and up to date. You'll also have the chance to contribute to improving financial systems and processes, setting the foundation to grow into a Junior Financial Accountant role as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform daily reconciliations in Xero
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Verify supplier and customer data for accuracy and completeness
• Support stock and cost accounting processes in collaboration with production
• Help streamline and document financial workflows and procedures
• Provide management with timely financial insights and reports
• Maintain filing and record-keeping systems for all financial documentation

About You

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting support role
• Proficiency in Xero (non-negotiable)
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, reconciliations)
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical work style
• Highly organised, proactive, and eager to take ownership
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments (advantageous)
• Understanding of inventory and cost accounting (a plus)
• Studying towards or interested in pursuing accounting qualifications (SAIPA, CIMA, or SAICA)
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a genuine interest in business growth

Desired Skills:

• xero
• Excel

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate