Administrator

Midas *is searching for a honest an *Administrator to join the branch in* Centurion*. The purpose of this position is to support the admin manager in delivering finance and administrative tasks such as processing daily banking and other related administrative tasks, which are in accordance with policies and procedures, operate a multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls; directs callers to appropriate personnel.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A Tertiary Qualification in Finance / Administration-Preferable
• Minimum experience of 2-3 years in Book-keeping and Administration-Essential
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• Relevant switchboard operating experience
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability
• Previous exposure to the creditors function is not a requirement
• Desirable
• Ability and confidence to liaise and resolve problems with staff at branch levels
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Be organized, accurate and thorough
• Disciplined approach to work
• Impeccable telephone manners and etiquette
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to function well under pressure and to manage own time and outputs
• Clear ITC and criminal record

Key Performance Indicators includes, but not limited to.

Gaining a full understanding of the processing of creditors, which will include:

• Verifying the correctness of all creditor-related documents sent to Head Office
• Checking the accuracy of all remittance advices
• Authorization & payment of invoices
• Identification of errors and unusual items
• Processing of new supplier accounts
• Administration of branch supplier contracts

The management of own portfolio of branches’ suppliers paid by Head Office, which will involve:

• Handling branch / supplier queries and requests
• Managing / checking / tracking of journals
• Follow-up of invoices / statements not received
• Reconciling remittances and invoices / statements
• Administrative tasks

The payment of sundry suppliers, which will involve:

• Follow-through and follow-up of payments
• Follow-up of invoices not received
• Maintenance & up-keeping of supplier details

Assisting with the payment of creditors at month-end, which involves:

• Issuing of cheques

Switchboard operating

• Professional and stable person to take on and handle a very busy switchboard.
• Dealing with clients and queries.
• Notify company personnel of visitor arrival
• Answer telephone calls and take messages or forward calls
• Copy, file and maintain paper or electronic documents and
• Incumbent who can work extremely well under pressure and who is experienced in managing a busy switchboard.
• Must be well spoken in English

Additional Functions

• Managing the branches filing
• Managing the Branch’s Petty Cash/Floats/Deposits etc
• Preparation of the Daily Summary Sheet
• Cash/Switchboard Relief

**Equity Statement