Finance Assistant – Randburg Job at Impact

Job Description

• The Finance Assistant will support the UK Finance Team by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoicing, financial data entry, and routine finance operations.
• The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with UK finance processes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing - Accurately input invoicing data into finance systems, ensuring completeness, correct coding, and timely submission.
• CIS Support - Assist with CIS verification, CIS deduction checks, and maintaining accurate CIS records for subcontractors.
• Data Entry & Validation - Maintain high‑quality financial records; validate entries against supporting documentation.
• Accounts Support - Assist with AP/AR tasks including reconciliations, chasing missing information, and updating internal trackers.
• Compliance & Controls - Follow established SOPs, maintain audit‑ready documentation, and escalate discrepancies promptly.
• Communication - Liaise with UK team members professionally; ensure clear, timely updates on assigned tasks.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify process gaps, suggest improvements, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• English Proficiency - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Finance Knowledge - Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, reconciliations, invoice lifecycle).
• CIS Understanding - Awareness of CIS processes, deductions, and subcontractor compliance (training can be provided).
• Systems Competence - Comfortable working with finance software, spreadsheets, and digital workflows.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail - Ability to input data correctly, spot errors, and maintain clean audit trails.
• Experience Level - Not a junior starter; must have demonstrable experience in a finance or data‑heavy role.
• Professional Judgement - Uses common sense, understands when to escalate, and works with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills

• Progression Mindset - Ambition to grow within finance and take on more responsibility over time.
• Reconciliation Experience - Exposure to bank, supplier, or customer reconciliations.
• Process Orientation - Comfortable following SOPs and contributing to process improvements.
• Remote Collaboration - Experience working with international teams.

Key Attributes

• Reliable & Consistent - Delivers work on time and maintains high standards.
• Organised & Methodical - Manages workload effectively and follows structured processes.
• Proactive - Spots issues early and communicates them clearly.
• Ethical & Trustworthy - Handles financial information responsibly and confidentially.

Working Arrangements

• Location: South Africa (remote)
• Hours: Aligned with UK working hours where required
• Reporting Line: UK Finance Manager (Caroline Roche)
• Team Interaction: Daily communication via Teams, email, and shared systems

Performance Expectations

• Maintain 99%+ accuracy in invoicing data entry
• Meet all daily/weekly processing deadlines
• Ensure zero undocumented variances in assigned tasks
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in speed, accuracy, and understanding of finance processes
• Show clear progression toward full AP+ responsibility over time