Finance and Administration Officer Jobs in South Africa

A Finance and Administration Officer is needed to take responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration, reporting and general procurement support. The role suits a detail-oriented finance professional who is comfortable working independently and managing a varied finance and administration function.

About the company and the work

Tailormade Solution describes itself as a preferred service provider with a passion for people, filling the diverse requirements of its clients through outsourced staffing that gives clients flexibility and helps them streamline their operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring cash flow, managing customer and supplier accounts, and providing management with reliable financial information. The position is full-time and permanent, and the salary is R12,000 to R15,000 gross per month, depending on experience.

Role details and duties

The Finance and Administration Officer handles a broad set of responsibilities, including:

• Managing daily bookkeeping, cashbook entries and bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate debtor and creditor accounts.
• Preparing customer quotations, invoices and monthly statements.
• Following up on outstanding payments and managing debtors collections.
• Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders and payment documentation.
• Reconciling supplier statements and verifying supporting documentation.
• Assisting with VAT reconciliations and month-end financial schedules.
• Preparing monthly management reports and budget-versus-actual comparisons.
• Monitoring cash flow and maintaining rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Tracking project costs, expenditure and profitability.
• Assisting with payroll inputs and related reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, filing systems and audit documentation.
• Monitoring procurement expenditure and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

The advert header lists the location as South Africa, while the body states the location as Durban, KwaZulu-Natal; the city field for this post uses Durban, and applicants should confirm the work location in the original advert. The advert states no separate experience level label, so none is shown in the job details for this post. Applications close on December 29, 2026, and the reference number is fd6cf494-a32b-44a5-9db0-c64789bb027a.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here. Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric is essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ practical experience in bookkeeping, accounts or a similar finance role.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors, VAT processing and monthly reporting.
• Good understanding of budget-versus-actual reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience using Odoo, Sage Pastel or a comparable accounting package.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Advantageous: a relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification; experience in the skills development, training or SETA environment; exposure to project-based financial administration.

Where to find and apply safely

This is an external application. Apply through the original Careers24 advert using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the Tailormade Solution vacancy. The advert asks applicants to submit an updated CV detailing relevant accounting experience and software exposure. Be wary of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job: genuine employers and recruiters do not charge applicants. Always confirm the reference number and the closing date of December 29, 2026 in the original advert before submitting your details.

Practical tips

Tailor your CV to this role by listing your bookkeeping and accounts experience first, with concrete examples of bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors work, VAT processing and monthly reporting. Name the accounting packages you have used, especially Odoo or Sage Pastel, and mention your Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables. If you have experience in a skills development, training or SETA environment, or with project-based financial administration, highlight it, since the advert lists these as advantageous.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the original advert, where the vacancy is handled as an external application. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted by the employer or recruiter for further steps, which may include interviews and reference checks. Because the role covers a wide finance function, be ready to discuss examples of your reporting, reconciliation and cash flow work if you are shortlisted.

Important information

This post is for information only and summarises the vacancy as advertised. It is not a job offer and it does not guarantee employment. Details such as the exact work location and the salary within the stated range should be confirmed in the original advert, since the advert header lists South Africa while the body states Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Always apply before the closing date of December 29, 2026, and only through the official advert link.

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