Job Summary

Werkie is recruiting for a Financial Administrator position in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This is a permanent opportunity for a structured and proactive finance professional who can support payroll, tax compliance, reconciliations, and general financial administration in a professional business environment.

The role is suited to a detail-oriented candidate with experience in financial administration, accounting systems, compliance processes, and reporting. It offers an opportunity to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of a dynamic organisation operating in trade, logistics, and investment.

Job Description

The Financial Administrator will be responsible for supporting key financial administration processes, including payroll, SARS and tax submissions, banking allocations, financial data capturing, compliance administration, and general finance support. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and helping the finance function operate efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative discipline, sound financial understanding, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. The position also requires experience with accounting software, attention to deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple finance-related tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll accurately and timeously
• Handle SARS-related submissions, including VAT calculations and general tax administration
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements
• Perform daily banking allocations and reconcile accounts
• Ensure financial transactions are correctly recorded
• Capture and maintain financial data on accounting software
• Manage CIPC-related administrative tasks, including annual returns
• Maintain company compliance documentation
• Update and manage beneficial ownership records
• Assist with general financial administration duties
• Support smooth day-to-day financial operations

Requirements

• Must have a Diploma or Degree in a relevant field
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar financial or administrative role
• Must be proficient in accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks
• Must have own reliable transport
• Must have a valid driver’s licence
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work with deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Must have a good understanding of financial processes, compliance, and reporting
• Must have strong organisational and administrative skills

Skills

• Financial administration
• Payroll processing
• VAT and tax administration
• Banking allocations and reconciliations
• Accounting software proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Time management
• Deadline management
• Organisational skills
• Administrative skills
• Communication skills
• Integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently
• Accountability

Additional Information

• Company: Werkie
• Position: Financial Administrator (FN 80) / Finansiële Administrateur (FN 80)
• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Workplace: Melrose Arch
• Job Type: Permanent
• Department: Finances / Finansies
• Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
• Functional Area: Finance
• Minimum Experience: Associate
• Salary: R15 000 - R20 000 per month
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
• Available Positions: 1
• Start Date: As soon as possible