Financial Services

Financial Administrator

Pepkor Lifestyle·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 30, 2026

Introduction:

  • The Pepkor Lifestyle Finance Operations department is looking for an energetic and innovative Finance Administrator that will enable service delivery to Group Finance employees.
  • The successful candidate must be strong in verbal and written communication, have the ability to work under pressure and the ability to introduce and implement improved processes.

Job Description :

Provide Finance administrative support and contribute to the long term development of the Finance function within the Service Department.

  • Administration of Finance related matters
  • Administration of the relevant systems
  • Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
  • Effective self-management

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Deposit Bank Confirmation

  • Confirm all customer direct deposit payments made into Head Office bank accounts across all entities (Account 24100509).
  • Record confirmed payments on the Direct Deposit Verification Sheet.
  • Respond to stores with a bank screenshot and a reference number to use when processing the sale.
  • Request the original direct deposit receipt from stores and file it accordingly.
  • Update the reference field in SAP to match the reference provided to the store.
  • Request forex release (USD, GBP) from the USD account when required.
  • Submit store quotations for direct deposit payments above R100,000 to the B2B Team.
  • For payments exceeding R500,000, send the proof of payment, bank screenshot, and quotation to the Finance Executive for approval.
  • Respond to general email queries sent to accounts@incredible.co.za, including requests for bank confirmation letters or company documents.

Month End Workflow & Deadlines

  • Clear SK and ZE direct deposit transactions that have not cleared in the correct period, on a daily basis.
  • Resolve direct deposit queries, including over/under-sale processing issues.
  • Journal available direct deposit funds to store manual account 21100002.
  • Investigate and process sales that need to be cleared using direct deposit funds.
  • Journal all direct deposits older than 3 months to Head Office or NDP accounts as unknown deposits (21090001) across all entities.
  • Post journal entries for payments made to Head Office into the correct general ledger accounts (e.g., Africlearing, Netcash, forex bank charges, incorrectly mapped store payments from Wi-Group, RCS, ABSA, FNB & Fidelity).
  • Investigate and clear store refunds processed under Head Office by Accounts Payable.
  • Process SNAM & COIN NDP FNB Namibia card clearing journals (Account 24104002) to appropriate ledgers (e.g., fuel & refreshments).

Balance Sheet Recons

  • Ensure no reconciling items are older than 3 months.
  • Complete all reconciliations by the 13th working day of each month.

Self-Management and Teamwork

  • Maintain a professional image in both personal and work conduct.
  • Meet all deadlines and communicate proactively if deadlines cannot be metoffer suitable resolutions.
  • Proactively develop own skills and financial knowledge.
  • Provide support across the wider Finance Department.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in Finance, Communications, or a related field
  • 1 year Banking experience
  • Proven experience in a Finance Administration role
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Strong mathematical skill
  • Multi-tasking
  • Query handling
  • Problem solving
  • Advanced Excel

Attributes:

  • Attention to detail
  • Stress handling and resilience
  • Initiative
  • Excellence orientation
  • Interpersonal sensitivity
  • Customer orientation
  • Business acumen
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Assertiveness
  • Drive/Energy

Closing Date 20 November 2026

Key skills

MatricNational Diploma
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At a glance

Company

Pepkor Lifestyle

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

November 30, 2026

Created

November 2, 2026

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