About the position
SENIOR FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Komatipoort and surrounding areas, Mpumalanga
NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in finance and office administration.
- Willingness to relocate.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Senior Finance Administration Manager drives all financial and admin functions, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, payroll, and budgeting. The role requires a highly organised, detail-focused professional with strong accounting skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and excellent communication.
Minimum requirements:
- Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in finance and office administration.
- Proven knowledge of accounting software.
- Advanced computer literacy, including strong proficiency in MS Excel.
- Ability to read, analyse, and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and management accounts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong grammar and professional writing ability.
Personality Traits:
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
- Strong multitasking ability and capacity to work independently as well as part of a management team.
- Trustworthy and ethical.
- Proactive and reliable.
- Problem solver.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Financial Management:
- Developed, implemented, and maintained effective financial policies and procedures in line with statutory standards.
- Compiled cost reports, analysed variances, and provided recommendations for cost efficiency.
- Partnered with the external accounting firm and General Manager to manage annual budgeting and forecasting.
- Prepared and distributed detailed monthly management accounts.
- Managed supplier payments and approvals.
- Performed debtors’ age analysis, provided debt management advice, and distributed levy statements.
- Administered payroll, including salaries, UIF, PAYE, and employee-related costs.
- Issued levy clearance certificates.
- Reconciled utility meter readings and billing.
- Maintained accurate bookkeeping and record-keeping.
- Supported annual financial statement preparation and audits.
- Administration and Compliance:
- Ensured company registration and compliance with all relevant statutory bodies.
- Organised AGMs, SGMs, Board, and Committee meetings, including preparation, attendance, and minute-taking.
- Arranged and renewed liability and common property insurance annually.
- Provided accurate financial and administrative reports to the General Manager on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Ensured compliance with relevant legislation, including the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act.
- Coordinated Board and Committee meeting preparation, briefings, and debriefs.
- Collaborated with external HR partners to support industrial relations and staff administration.
- Reviewed, developed, and implemented organisational policies and procedures.
- General Administration:
- Oversaw office operations, procurement, and asset management.
- Maintained accurate staff records, leave management, and HR-related documentation.
- Supported management with audits, financial planning, and operational decision-making.
- Ensured accuracy, attention to detail, and effective time management across all areas.
Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Desired Skills:
- finance administration
- reporting
- payroll
- payments
- budgets
Employer & Job Benefits:
