SUMMARY:
E-commerce Financial Assistant – Job Specification
Job Title: E-commerce Financial Assistant
Location: Head Office – Cape Town CBD
Job Type: Permanent
Role Overview
This role is ideal for someone passionate about finance and retail, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a keen interest in the fast-paced world of e-commerce.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Deadline-driven with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (debits and credits)
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar finance role (advantageous)
- Ability to accurately prepare, record, and process accounting transactions
- Skilled in investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
- Effective communication skills for internal and external collaboration
- Familiarity with retail control procedures
- Proactive in identifying risk areas and cost-saving opportunities
- Ability to create and improve reconciliations for accurate reporting
General Finance Duties
- Prepare and process weekly payments for South Africa
- Conduct background checks for new suppliers.
- Capture and allocate payments on Sage X3.
- Confirm online payment receipts.
- Process monthly supplier invoices and credit card expenses.
- Perform reallocation journals and account reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate intercompany cost allocations.
- Raise accruals for accurate reporting.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
E-commerce Specific Responsibilities
- Reconcile online payment gateways (e.g., PJN, Payflex, Wicode) with sales records.
- Capture and reconcile e-commerce expenses, including digital advertising.
- Resolve discrepancies between e-commerce orders and financial systems.
- Assist with refunds and support daily/monthly payment processing.
- Prepare financial reports on e-commerce performance
Additional Requirements- Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accounting (essential)
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting (advantageous)
- Computer literacy with strong Excel skills
- Reliable transport to our offices in Cape Town CBD
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension fund and medical aid contributions
- Discretionary performance bonus
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
