Finance Administrator (Sage) (JHB)

Datafin Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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ENVIRONMENT

  • PROVIDE structured financial and administrative support to the Digital Business Solution Business Unit of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking a highly meticulous Finance Administrator to join its Joburg division. The role focuses on financial controls, reporting accuracy, governance compliance, and comprehensive administrative coordination.
  • You will support operational efficiency, financial discipline and provide management with information to support decision-making in an enterprise environment.
  • The ideal candidate must have Matric/Grade 12, preferably a Degree/Diploma in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration, or related field with 4-7 years' experience in a similar role including financial reporting, reconciliations, and expense processing, Operations Administration & Sage proficiency.

DUTIES

Financial & Operational Administration –

  • Support monthly financial processes including cost tracking, accruals, and expense monitoring.
  • Assist with income and expense variance analysis.
  • Process purchase orders and internal cost allocations in accordance with finance policies, ensuring intercompany billing, and all processing is done timeously and accurately, checking input and output.
  • Ensure accurate financial records applicable to this role like gross profit reports, reconciliations of costs and billing, and supporting documentation including contract management.
  • Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
  • Track operational costs against approved budgets and flag variances.
  • Initiate the Process for all customer and supplier financial transactions.

Business Unit Administration & Governance –

  • Maintain structured document management systems for financial, contractual, and governance records.
  • Coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas, and record action items and minutes where needed.
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise governance frameworks, policies, and approval processes.
  • Support internal audits and compliance reviews.

​​​​​​​ Travel & Executive Support Management –

  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, visas, and car hire.
  • Manage business unit travel bookings in line with enterprise travel policies and cost controls.
  • Prepare travel cost estimates and secure pre-approvals.
  • Track travel expenditure and reconcile travel-related expenses.
  • Maintain travel records and ensure accurate cost allocation.

​​​​​​​ Reporting & Data Management –

  • Compile monthly financial and operational reports for management.
  • Maintain trackers for expenses, travel expenditure, budgets, and approvals.
  • Ensure data integrity across finance and reporting systems.
  • Identify inefficiencies in administrative and financial processes and recommend improvements.
  • Zero material audit findings related to business unit administration.
  • Timely month-end support aligned to finance close calendars.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications –

  • Matric Grade 12 Compulsory
  • Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field will be advantageous.

​​​​​​​ Experience/Skills –

  • Minimum 4 Years in a finance administration role within a large enterprise.
  • 4-7 Years' experience in an Operations Administration role within a large enterprise.
  • Experience in ICT, technology, or professional services environments preferred.
  • Experience working on SAGE X3 will be advantageous.
  • 98% Accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and expense processing.
  • Experience working with enterprise ERP/finance systems Sage.

ATTRIBUTES

  • High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Strong planning, organisation, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, corporate environment.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Proactive identification and escalation of cost overruns.
  • Travel spend maintained within approved budgets and policy thresholds.
  • Highly structured and process driven.
  • Calm and dependable under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
  • Comfortable supporting senior leadership.
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