E-commerce Financial Assistant

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Deadline-driven with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (debits and credits)
• Minimum 1 years experience in a similar finance role (advantageous)
• Ability to accurately prepare, record, and process accounting transactions
• Skilled in investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
• Effective communication skills for internal and external collaboration
• Familiarity with retail control procedures
• Proactive in identifying risk areas and cost-saving opportunities
• Ability to create and improve reconciliations for accurate reporting

General Finance Duties

• Prepare and process weekly payments for South Africa
• Conduct background checks for new suppliers.
• Capture and allocate payments on Sage X3.
• Confirm online payment receipts.
• Process monthly supplier invoices and credit card expenses.
• Perform reallocation journals and account reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate intercompany cost allocations.
• Raise accruals for accurate reporting.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

E-commerce Specific Responsibilities

• Reconcile online payment gateways (e.g., PJN, Payflex, Wicode) with sales records.
• Capture and reconcile e-commerce expenses, including digital advertising.
• Resolve discrepancies between e-commerce orders and financial systems.
• Assist with refunds and support daily/monthly payment processing.
• Prepare financial reports on e-commerce performance

• Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accounting (essential)
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting (advantageous)
• Computer literacy with strong Excel skills
• Reliable transport to our offices in Cape Town CBD

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension fund and medical aid contributions
• Discretionary performance bonus
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for growth and development