Finance Administrator (Sage) (JHB)
Datafin Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- 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.