Financial Administrator with Procurement Focus in Johannesburg South
Network Finance · Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Overview
A growing education sector organisation in Johannesburg South is looking for a Financial Administrator with solid accounts payable and procurement experience. If you enjoy keeping processes on track, resolving supplier queries and working in a structured finance team, this permanent role could be your next step. You will need 3 to 5 years in a similar finance role and strong Excel skills.
About the role
This role sits within the finance team of a well established organisation in the education sector. You will manage procurement from the initial request all the way through to paying the supplier, making sure everything is tracked, approved and recorded correctly.
What you will be doing day to day:
- Handling procurement requests, purchase orders, goods receipts and vendor applications.
- Assisting with accounts payable administration and sorting out supplier queries.
- Keeping an eye on budgets and making sure expenses are allocated accurately.
- Following up on outstanding approvals and deliveries so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Making sure financial policies, procedures and internal controls are followed.
- Supporting finance and operational stakeholders with administrative tasks.
The environment is structured and deadline driven, so you will need to be organised and comfortable working to timelines.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- 3 to 5 years experience as a Financial Administrator, Accounts Payable Administrator or similar finance role.
- Sound understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
- Basic accounting knowledge is advantageous.
- Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement processes from request through to supplier payment.
- Assist with accounts payable administration and resolve supplier queries.
- Process purchase orders, goods receipts and vendor applications.
- Monitor budgets and ensure accurate expense allocations.
- Track procurement requests and follow up on outstanding approvals and deliveries.
- Maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Provide administrative support to finance and operational stakeholders.
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Johannesburg South, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R28k to R32k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When you apply for this Financial Administrator role, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience with procurement and accounts payable. The team wants someone who has actually processed purchase orders, handled supplier queries and kept budgets on track, so use real examples from your past jobs rather than just listing duties.
Since Network Finance is the recruiter, tailor your application to the finance sector and keep your documents ready: an updated CV and your matric certificate. If you have basic accounting knowledge or an Excel course behind your name, mention it. The role is in Johannesburg South, so confirm your travel arrangements before applying. Give it a go and present your admin strengths with confidence.
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