Finance and Administration Officer

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Finance and Administration Officer

Stipend: R 6 900.00

Location: Vereenigin

POSITION INFO:
About the role:
The Finance & Administration Officer will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial activities, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the organization’s administrative functions. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in financial systems.

Key Responsibilities
1.Financial Documentation

• Oversee and manage the preparation of invoices, bills, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

• Reconcile all bank statements and income statements on a regular basis.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

• Track and record all tenant payments promptly and accurately.

• Perform various administrative tasks to support financial operations.
• Assist in preparing reports, filing documentation, and organizing records.

• Work with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Word.

• Provide administrative support across different functions of the organization.
• Assist with internal communication, scheduling, and document management.

• Be willing to learn and develop additional skills relevant to the role and organization’s needs.

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric Certificate (with results).
• National Diploma in Accounting or any related accounting qualification / degree.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.