Personal Assistant/accountant

Personal Assistant / Accountant

Company: PETROMAK OIL (Pty) Ltd

PETROMAK OIL is seeking an experienced, reliable and highly organized Personal Assistant / Accountant to provide direct administrative support to management while also handling the company’s day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions.

This is a full-time, on-site position and is suitable for someone who is confident working independently, can manage multiple responsibilities, and has strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal and executive administrative support to management

• Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and schedules

• Handle emails, correspondence, documents and confidential information

• Coordinate travel arrangements and other administrative requirements

• Maintain accurate and organized company records and filing systems

• Process supplier and customer invoices

• Capture and maintain accounting transactions using Sage

• Perform bookkeeping and assist with bank and account reconciliations

• Monitor expenses, payments, debtors and creditors

• Assist with preparation of financial reports and documentation

• Work with suppliers, customers, banks and other service providers when required

• Assist management with general office administration and day-to-day business operations

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting/bookkeeping, administration, or a combined PA/Accounts role

• Good practical experience with Sage accounting software

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

• Strong bookkeeping and general accounting knowledge

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Good written and spoken English

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Professional, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information

• Able to work independently and take initiative

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure

Preferred

• Relevant accounting, bookkeeping or financial qualification

• Previous experience supporting a director or senior manager

• Experience working in a manufacturing, oil, automotive or industrial environment would be an advantage

PETROMAK OIL offers an opportunity to join a growing business where the successful candidate will work closely with management and play an important role in both the administrative and financial operations of the company .