Smi 420250 - Financial Administrator / Junior Bookkeeper - Kzn

Employer Description A dynamic, fast-growing commercial short-term insurance Brokerage located in the in the greater Durban area, KZN. Job Description Our client is in search of a highly competent Financial Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and the organizational skills needed to manage financial records and processes efficiently. You will be responsible for the following: Full debtors and creditors function Cashbook and bank reconciliation Accounts and general ledger reconciliation Reconciliation of credit card accounts Verification of supplier bank account details Account payments Loading of new suppliers for claim payments Review and process reimbursements Correctly importing of revenue income statements into payroll system Ensure that all systems are updated. Qualifications Bookkeeping Certificate/Diploma or Finance or Account Degree (advantageous) Skills The successful candidate must have: 5 years'' experience or more in a similar role. Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator or similar. Practical experience with accounting software (such as Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks or Xero) and spreadsheets (such as MS Excel and Google Sheets). Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software and processes. Solid understanding of bookkeeping procedures including debiting and crediting appropriate accounts, posting entries to ledger accounts and reconciling accounts. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Works well in a team environment and with upper management. High level of critical thinking and logical analysis. Good organizational and time management skills. Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines. Insurance industry experience (advantageous).