Finance Assistant Role at Crisis24 Solutions – Apply Now!

📍 Location: Block A, The Terraces, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 8001
📝 Reference: 12550
📅 Closing Date: 18 December 2025
💼 Job Type: Permanent
🏢 Department: Finance

🔍 About Crisis24 Solutions

Crisis24 Solutions (PTY) LTD delivers comprehensive security, risk management, and project support services, enabling businesses to operate safely and efficiently. The company is committed to excellence in project execution, financial integrity, and client-focused service across all operations.

🎯 Role Overview

The Finance Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the finance and administrative functions of Crisis24, with a strong focus on project financial management. You will work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to reconcile project costs, prepare invoices, track expenses, and support accurate and timely financial reporting. Administrative duties complement the role, but finance responsibilities make up the majority of the workload.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

💰 Finance Duties (Primary Focus – 80%)

• Prepare and reconcile project cost reports to align with budgets and project activities.

• Assist in preparing and submitting client invoices on time.

• Track project expenses and ensure supporting documentation is accurate and compliant.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.

• Assist with project budgets and forecasts.

• Collaborate with project managers and staff to resolve financial discrepancies.

• Process vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and other financial transactions.

• Provide support during internal and external audits for project documentation.

📑 Administrative Duties (Secondary Focus – 20%)

• Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems for financial and administrative records.

• Assist with procurement, including quotations, due diligence, and purchase order preparation.

• Provide general administrative support to the Finance & Admin team as required.

📘 Minimum Requirements

⭐ Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.

🎓 Education & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in a finance or accounting support role, ideally with exposure to project finance.

• Familiarity with financial reporting templates and standards is an advantage.

📝 Best CV Tips for This Role

✔ Highlight Relevant Experience
Emphasize your experience in finance support, project cost management, and invoice preparation. Include specific examples of reconciliations or reporting you handled.

✔ Show Technical Proficiency
List accounting software you have used, MS Excel skills, and experience with reporting systems.

✔ Emphasize Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Include examples where your accuracy improved financial reporting or reduced errors.

✔ Demonstrate Organizational Skills
Show how you managed multiple projects, deadlines, and administrative tasks efficiently.

✔ Highlight Confidentiality & Integrity
Mention experience handling sensitive financial information responsibly.

📢 Employment Equity

Appointments will be made considering diversity, representation, and equity in line with company policy and South African employment equity standards.