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Job title                           : Finance Assistant
Location                          : Sports Science Institute of South Africa - Cape Town
Department                   : Finance
Salary                               : Market Related
Starting Date                : TBC
Employment Type     : Permanent (on-site)
Working Hours            : Monday – Friday

Role Summary

This role will provide administrative support to the Finance Department with various generalist finance responsibilities. The incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day processes which will include ensuring that all transactions are recorded in the correct ledger and computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to keep financial records. You will also be responsible for assisting with debtors and creditors-related transactions, and any other financial tasks.

Job Functions

• Ensure client-based accounts communication (invoices, statements, etc.) is done accurately, timely, and effectively at month-end and when requested to do so.
• Ensure debt collecting via e-mail and/or telephonically.
• Provide monthly reporting of debtor performance and aging to the Head: Finance.
• Ensure that all personal training clients are invoiced, and payment is received.
• Ensure all EFTs are allocated on the bank statement.
• Import monthly debit orders to Sage Intacct.
• Clear the safe of all credit card slips weekly.
• Check the batch listings and ensure that all slips have been received.
• Weekly capture of all receipts in the cashbook applying it to the debtor’s account.
• Ensure month-end credit card, photocopies, and petrol card reconciliations are compiled.
• Conduct month-end cash drawer reconciliation.
• Assist the sales department with debtors and contracts as and when required to do so.
• Assist with the year-end audits, as well as any other audits conducted throughout the year.
• Answer all queries completely. If you are unsure of an answer, accept responsibility for finding out, or refer the client/employee to the relevant finance team member.
• Always be helpful and available to assist employees and members with any queries they might have.
• Ensure that the Code of Conduct standards are always met.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• Undergraduate Degree / Diploma in Finance or Accounting or equivalent NQF 7-level qualification.
• 1-2 years relevant finance experience

Skills and attributes

• Basic understanding of the principles of financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to receive positive feedback and constructive criticism.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with different clients/members.

How to apply:

• Completing the online form on the SSISA website, AND
• E-mailing the following to humanresources@ssisa.com:
  1. Comprehensive Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Qualifications
  4. Residential distance to the SSISA office (Newlands, Cape Town)
  5. Salary Expectations
  6. Notice period

Kindly note that only applications that fully comply with the specified requirements will be considered for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.