Finance Assistant

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

3WW6936V

Date posted:

Monday, November 24, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the business through efficient processing of payables and receivables, weekly payment runs, and financial system updates.

POSITION INFO:

Finance Assistant

Support a leading influencer marketing agency with your finance skills remote role, CPT-based.

Remote (South Africa hours 9 am -6 pm) | Market-related salary

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised influencer marketing agency operating at the intersection of creativity, data, and technology. With official partnerships with TikTok and Meta, they deliver cutting-edge campaigns for some of the world''s top brands. Their work culture blends innovation with precision, and they are committed to scaling with purpose making this an exciting time to join the team.

The Role: Finance Assistant

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the business through efficient processing of payables and receivables, weekly payment runs, and financial system updates. You will help ensure accuracy, identify areas for improvement, and support the finance team in delivering scalable, automated solutions as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 2 years experience in Accounts Payable & Receivable
Manage aged receivables, including billing and debt chasing
Manage aged payables, including coding and processing invoices
Process weekly payment runs for creators and operating expenses
Post and reconcile bank transactions
Maintain accuracy in commercial and financial software systems
Identify process weaknesses and recommend improvements
Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting schedules
Contribute to ad hoc finance projects aimed at process automation and scaling

About You

2+ years of experience in a similar finance assistant or bookkeeping role
Proven experience with accounts payable and receivable
Proficient in using Xero accounting software
Intermediate spreadsheet skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, filters, formatting)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
Proactive mindset with a willingness to suggest and implement improvements
Able to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting

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