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Accounts Administrator

ozow
Cape Town2w ago

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Meet&nbsp;Ozow</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Ozow&nbsp;is a leading fintech company&nbsp;that's&nbsp;redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond.&nbsp;We're&nbsp;dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector,&nbsp;Ozow&nbsp;fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of&nbsp;what's&nbsp;possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.</span><strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">More about this&nbsp;Ozow&nbsp;fantastic position</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As an&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Accounts Administrator</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;at&nbsp;Ozow,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;play a key supporting role within the Finance team, ensuring the smooth execution of essential financial and administrative processes. This role sits at the intersection of banking administration, debtor and creditor support, document management, and asset-related administration, making it ideal for someone who is detail-oriented,&nbsp;organised, and eager to grow their finance career in a fast-paced fintech environment.&nbsp;This is&nbsp;a great opportunity&nbsp;to gain exposure across multiple finance functions while contributing meaningfully to a high-performing, innovative&nbsp;organisation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Your role and responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Banking &amp; User Administration&nbsp;</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain and administer the Company’s banking matrices, including users,&nbsp;signatories&nbsp;and&nbsp;authorisation&nbsp;structures, in coordination with Legal and Finance leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Manage bank user onboarding,&nbsp;amendments&nbsp;and offboarding, including completion of required forms and maintenance of up-to-date user access schedules</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;records of bank account structures, user&nbsp;access&nbsp;and related documentation across multiple banking platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Asset &amp; Insurance Administration</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain insurance schedules for all insured assets, ensuring completeness and alignment with the fixed asset register</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Liaise with IT and the accounting team to ensure insured items are accurately reflected and kept up to date</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support ongoing insurance administration and documentation requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Work with the Senior Accountant to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;the accuracy and completeness of the fixed asset register</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Document Management &amp; Finance Administration</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain an&nbsp;organised&nbsp;electronic filing system for finance-related documentation, including consistent naming conventions and version control</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure all relevant financial documents are stored, updated and easily retrievable for audit,&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;and operational purposes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Assist&nbsp;with the compilation of supporting documentation and administrative schedules&nbsp;required&nbsp;for BEE verifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Debtors Administration</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Manage routine debtor follow-ups and reminders in line with agreed collection processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Administer merchant debit orders, including monitoring and follow-up where&nbsp;required</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Allocate debtor receipts via the cash book in&nbsp;a timely&nbsp;and&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;manner</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain the&nbsp;debtors&nbsp;inbox, ensuring&nbsp;appropriate routing,&nbsp;hygiene&nbsp;and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;escalation of queries</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Respond to and manage simple debtor queries, escalating more complex issues to the Mid-Level Accountant or Senior Accountant where necessary</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Creditors Administration</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain the accounts inbox, ensuring effective routing,&nbsp;follow-up&nbsp;and inbox hygiene</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Respond to routine creditor queries and escalate more complex matters appropriately</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Process supplier invoices by uploading to&nbsp;Precoro&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;established procedures</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Process credit card receipts and employee expense claims via&nbsp;Dext</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Own follow-up of outstanding invoices,&nbsp;receipts&nbsp;and approvals to ensure&nbsp;timely&nbsp;processing</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Coordinate supplier onboarding documentation, including obtaining required forms and bank confirmation letters&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">You are an ideal candidate if you have</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration (certificate, diploma, or degree).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">1–3 years’&nbsp;experience in an accounts, finance administration, or bookkeeping role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to both debtors and&nbsp;creditors&nbsp;administration is&nbsp;advantageous.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with banking platforms, financial documentation, or user/access administration&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;beneficial.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debtors, creditors, cashbooks, invoice processing).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience using accounting or finance systems (e.g.&nbsp;invoice processing tools, expense management systems, or ERP platforms).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong&nbsp;proficiency&nbsp;in Microsoft&nbsp;Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong&nbsp;organisational&nbsp;and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple administrative streams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;clean inboxes, follow up on outstanding items, and meet deadlines consistently.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your skills and competencies</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Interview process</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>In office perks</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks</li> <li>Monthly team connects&nbsp;</li> <li>On-site Barista&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Perks for South African based employees</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical aid subsidy</li> <li>Group Risk Insurance</li> <li>Generous paid annual leave &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Birthday leave</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Mentorship programme</li> <li>Quarterly team building&nbsp;</li> <li>Community initiatives&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to cutting edge technology - <a href="https://ozow.com/tech-stack">Ozow Tech Stack</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Employee Value Proposition</strong></p> <p>Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.</p> <p><strong>Compliance</strong></p> <p><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW7022158 BCX8">As </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW7022158 BCX8">a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8">a high level</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8"> of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8">demonstrate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW7022158 BCX8"> professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards</span></p> <p><strong>Ready to be exceptional?<em> </em>Apply now!</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Keen to know more?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Interested in joining our rocket ship?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>To find out more about life at&nbsp;Ozow, head over to our Careers Page <a href="https://ozow.com/ozow-careers/">here!</a></p></div>

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