Financial Administrator / Bookkeeper
via Pillangó Placements · Menlyn, Gauteng
- Pay
- R 12 000 – R 18 000 per month
- Type
- Permanent
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Level
- Junior
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Closes
- Open until filled
- Recruiter
- Pillangó Placements · All jobs at Pillangó Placements
About the role
A well-established financial services network based in Menlyn requires a Financial Administrator to ensure advisor commissions are calculated, reconciled, and paid accurately and on time.
If Excel is your happy place and recon sheets are your love language — keep reading.
Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly commission calculations and payments accurately and timeously
- Reconcile commission statements against insurer statements and internal systems
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, reversals, clawbacks, and payment queries
- Capture and maintain commission journals and supporting documentation
- Monitor outstanding balances, lapses and recoveries linked to commission accounts
- Maintain accurate advisor/broker commission records
- Liaise with financial advisors, insurers and internal teams on commission matters
- Support audits with schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, FAIS and relevant legislation
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and client information
What they're looking for
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 2–3 years’ experience in commission - or financial administration
- Financial services / insurance industry experience (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Strong numerical skills with proven reconciliation capability
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Soft Skills
- Analytical, solutions-focused and comfortable with pressure
- Clear communicator with good stakeholder management
- Organised, deadline-driven, and trustworthy with confidential info
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