Finance Administrator at The Snatch, Apply now!

Job Details

📌 Job Title: Finance Administrator
🏢 Company: Snatch (on behalf of client)
📍 Location: Milnerton, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💸 Salary: R15,000 – R22,500 per month (CTC)

Company Overview

Snatch is a leading South African finance and accounting recruitment agency, founded by finance professionals. The company partners with high-growth businesses to place top talent, offering deep industry insight and a strong track record in financial recruitment.

The hiring company is a fast-growing artisanal food manufacturing and retail business, focused on quality products and scalable operations within the FMCG sector.

Job Overview

This Finance Administrator role is ideal for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual looking to grow within a dynamic business. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support core financial operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, efficient transaction processing, and improved financial reporting systems.

You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity while contributing to process improvements in a scaling organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records using Xero, including bank reconciliations and journals
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately and on time
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer data
• Support stock and cost accounting processes
• Implement efficient financial workflows and filing systems
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions

Qualifications

Education

• BCom in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field (or in progress)

Experience

• 1–2 years’ experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting
• Experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable or general bookkeeping (advantageous)
• Exposure to FMCG, manufacturing, or production environments (advantageous)

Skills

• Proficiency in Xero (advantageous)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivots)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

CV Tips

• Highlight your experience with Xero or similar accounting systems
• Include accounts payable/receivable responsibilities clearly
• Showcase Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in financial tasks
• Include experience in FMCG or manufacturing if applicable
• Structure your CV: Profile → Finance Experience → Key Tasks → Skills

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Competitive entry-level salary with strong growth potential
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing FMCG business
• Exposure to full finance function and reporting processes
• Career progression within a scaling organisation
• Supportive and ambitious team environment

Company Policy

Snatch and its client are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices. All candidates will be evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and experience. The company promotes a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.