Finance Officer at Acumen Group

About the job

• Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a structured, supportive environment? We're looking for a Finance Officer to take ownership of key financial and administrative processes within a fast-growing, innovative company based in Stellenbosch.
• In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day financial operations, while supporting wider business functions and contributing to a team that values efficiency, reliability, and precision.

What the role involves:

• As Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for a range of administrative and financial support functions. You'll work closely with the finance team and internal stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and readily available.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Organize and maintain online filing systems folders for finance-related documents.
• Retrieve, scan & file financial documents, handling routine & adhoc document requests.
• Assist auditors with supporting documents during the annual audit.
• File and send annual CPI increase letters and new network sign-up documents.
• Manage insurance claim submissions.
• Onboard vendors with database forms and obtain documents such as BBBEE certificates.
• Support administration and document requests requested by partners and suppliers.
• Create, verify and load bank beneficiaries for approval.
• Maintain banking records, capture amendments, and support with banking profile/administration.
• Send monthly debtor invoices/statements and manage the debtors' mailbox.
• Collate and verify travel and business expense claims, ensuring timely submission.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., finance, accounting, business admin)
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar finance/admin support role
• A solid understanding of administrative systems and financial processes
• Experience or exposure to the payments environment is a strong advantage
• Fluency in business English (additional languages are a plus)
• Own reliable transport