Finance Administrator – Fixed‑Term Contract (4 months)

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Type: Temporary – Entry Level

Salary: Market Related

Duration: Less than 6 months

src=”/2025/11/fais-150×150.jpg” alt=”FAIS Ombud Logo” width=”150″ height=”150″>

Company: The Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud)

Job Purpose

Maintain accurate and complete accounting records, including the cashbook, general ledger, sub‑ledgers, reconciliations, trial balance and annual financial statements. Provide commentary and explanations for reporting items.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and load supplier payments weekly for approval.
• Capture supplier invoices, general ledger journals and cashbook batches on Sage 300.
• Issue and reconcile petty cash.
• Maintain the fixed assets register – record additions, disposals and perform verifications.
• Assist with reconciliations of balance‑sheet accounts.
• Prepare audit files, provide documentation and respond to audit enquiries.
• Ensure supplier invoices are paid within 30 days.
• Manage pool‑car bookings and keep the logbook accurate.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or B.Com Accounting degree, or National Diploma in a finance‑related qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant finance experience.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Project Management, GRAP, VAT legislation, PFMA, IFRS, National Treasury reporting templates and budgeting.
• Experience working in a public entity.

Key Competencies

Computer skills, conflict management, creative thinking, organisational awareness, planning and organising, presentation skills, problem solving, records management, report writing, stakeholder management, values and ethics, and valuing diversity.

Application Process

Applications are accepted until 09 December 2025. For enquiries contact Ms Faith Shogole at 012 762 5000.

To apply, visit https://faisombudjobs.mcidirecthire.com/