Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Company: Defy Appliances
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Application Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Defy Appliances is inviting applications for a Finance Admin Assistant to join its Finance & Accounting team in Port Elizabeth. This permanent opportunity is suitable for an organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced business environment while supporting day-to-day financial and administrative operations.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that branch finance processes are completed accurately and efficiently. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who has accounting or bookkeeping qualifications and wants to build a long-term career in finance administration within a leading manufacturing company.
About the Role
As the Finance Admin Assistant, you will provide administrative and financial support across multiple finance functions at the branch. Your responsibilities will include processing financial documentation, maintaining accurate records, supporting creditors and debtors activities, handling payment-related administration, and assisting with month-end finance processes.
You will also work closely with different departments to ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining compliance with company procedures and financial controls.
Main Responsibilities
The Finance Admin Assistant will be responsible for a variety of finance and administrative duties, including:
- Coordinating daily administrative activities within the finance department.
- Preparing courier waybills and ensuring branch documents and parcels reach the correct destinations.
- Creating purchase orders when required.
- Assisting the debtors team with proof of delivery requests and customer-related queries.
- Managing daily cash office activities.
- Processing receipts for debit card, credit card, and electronic fund transfer (EFT) payments.
- Matching deposits with financial records and maintaining payment accuracy.
- Completing daily bank transit postings.
- Maintaining organised financial records and ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Supporting compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
- Assisting with supplier account reconciliations.
- Processing creditor invoices according to established procedures.
- Responding to finance-related enquiries involving creditors, customer refunds, and cash accounts.
- Supporting month-end financial reporting activities.
- Assisting with general ledger accrual clearing tasks.
- Processing approved customer refunds promptly.
- Working with other departments to support efficient branch operations.
- Assisting with office administration, including managing stationery and refreshments for meetings.
- Maintaining organised filing systems and document archives.
- Preparing documentation required during internal and external audits.
- Completing additional finance or administrative duties assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- A three-year diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
- Previous finance or administrative experience will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar financial systems.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve problems professionally.
- Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal applicant is someone who enjoys working with financial information, has excellent administrative abilities, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy. You should be dependable, professional, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Candidates with strong computer skills, sound financial knowledge, and a willingness to learn new systems will be well suited to this opportunity.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Working with Defy Appliances provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a well-established manufacturing business. The position offers exposure to various finance functions, allowing successful candidates to strengthen their accounting and administration skills while contributing to the efficient running of the branch.
If you are looking for a permanent finance administration position where you can grow your career and develop practical accounting experience, this could be an excellent opportunity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications before 17 August 2026. Ensure that your CV is current and includes your qualifications, relevant work experience, and contact information.
Only shortlisted applicants are expected to be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Closing Date: 17 August 2026