Financial Administrator

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

7XY884WX

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
This role is ideal for a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on organisation and continuous improvement.

POSITION INFO:

Financial Administrator
Join a fast-growing artisanal food brand where precision meets passion.
Woodstock, Cape Town | R24,000 per month | 8:00-16:30

About Our Client
Our client is a vibrant, fast-scaling FMCG manufacturer based in Woodstock, Cape Town. They''re known for their high-quality artisanal products and strong commitment to craftsmanship, consistency, and customer satisfaction. With growth comes opportunity and they''re looking for someone who can bring structure, accuracy, and initiative to their expanding finance team.

The Role: Financial Administrator
This role is ideal for a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on organisation and continuous improvement. You''ll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring that all records are accurate, compliant, and up to date. You''ll also have the chance to contribute to improving financial systems and processes, setting the foundation to grow into a Junior Financial Accountant role as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records and perform daily reconciliations in Xero
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Assist with preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
Verify supplier and customer data for accuracy and completeness
Support stock and cost accounting processes in collaboration with production
Help streamline and document financial workflows and procedures
Provide management with timely financial insights and reports
Maintain filing and record-keeping systems for all financial documentation

About You

Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting support role
Proficiency in Xero (non-negotiable)
Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, reconciliations)
Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical work style
Highly organised, proactive, and eager to take ownership
Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments (advantageous)
Understanding of inventory and cost accounting (a plus)
Studying towards or interested in pursuing accounting qualifications (SAIPA, CIMA, or SAICA)
Positive, collaborative attitude with a genuine interest in business growth

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