Finance Administrator

Pepkor Payments & Lending

2026/06/03   Cape Town

Job Ref #: PPL-116
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Pepkor Payments and Lending is seeking a Financial Administrator to support its Finance Department by managing day-to-day accounts administration activities. The role focuses on the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and payments, helping to maintain strong financial controls and efficient departmental operations.
Job Description

Pepkor Payments and Lending, a division of Pepkor Trading (Pty) Ltd, has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Administrator to join our Finance Department.

The successful candidate will provide essential accounts administration support to the Finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and account payments. This role plays a key part in maintaining effective financial controls, supporting operational efficiency, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Balance Sheet Reconciliations
    • Balance Sheet Recons - Cashbook and Bank Reconciliations and Suspense Account

2. Cashbook and Bank Reconciliations and Suspense Account 
    • Ensure that all entries are allocated correctly – general/supplier/customer account
    • Reconciles the bank account against the SAP accounting system

3. Debtors Updates, Reconciliation and Resolution and Correction of Debtor Queries and Accounts 
    • Monthly & Daily Debtors Processing
    • Prepare and circulate Daily Customer Book movement / GL Confirmations
    • Update Intercompany loan accounts
    • Debtors: Update Cash Flow, Run Reporting, Follow-up on outstanding invoices 

4. Finance Administration
    • Adheres to the financial department’s processes and procedures when processing of invoices and journals to ensure good governance
    • Assists with ad hoc finance tasks upon request such as obtaining stationary, etc.
    • Ensure all transactions have been captured correctly
    • Assist in preparing monthly journals on SAP accurately and in line with month end deadline
    • Assist with Finance month end processes
    • Assist with Finance Annual audit processes
    • Undertake ad-hoc tasks/duties as may be reasonably required
    • Einstein postings – Action all customer related transactions in Finance queue

Job Requirements


Behavioral & Functional Competencies
    • High level of accuracy in the preparation, processing, and capturing of financial information
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 
    • Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity 
    • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
    • Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
    • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
    • Commitment to continuous learning and self-development. 
    • Strong organizational, administrative, and record-keeping skills
    • Effective time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
    • Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications and Experience
    • Diploma in Finance/Accounting preferred
    • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, Creditors, Banking, Pastel experience
    • Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
    • Einstein knowledge will be advantageous

Closing date: 27 June 2026

Should you not receive a response within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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