Junior Financial Officer

2 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa ARVO Full time
Junior Financial Officer - SAIPA preferred

Our client is hiring a detail-driven Junior Financial Officer to join their team based in Somerset West. This position will support day-to-day finance operations and a fast, reliable month-end close.

This role suits someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys clean reconciliations, accurate billing, and tightening controls.

Salary: R R25 000 per month (Cost to Company).
Location: Somerset West, office based position.

Type: Fulltime, permanent, in-office based position.

Key responsibilities
  • AP & Payments: Process supplier invoices, match to POs/GRNs, maintain age analysis, prepare weekly payment packs, and resolve queries.
  • AR & Billing: Issue invoices/credit notes timeously, allocate receipts, follow up on outstanding balances, and keep customer ledgers current.
  • Bank & Recons: Post cashbooks daily and complete bank, credit-card, and petty-cash reconciliations with zero unreconciled items.
  • Month-End Close: Prepare journals (accruals, prepayments, FX revals), maintain schedules (fixed assets, deferred income), and support management accounts.
  • VAT & Compliance: Prepare VAT workings with full audit trail; file and archive supporting documents; assist with audits and statutory reviews.
  • Expense Control: Validate staff expense claims, mileage, and corporate card usage; ensure policy compliance and correct cost-centre allocation.
  • Master Data & Docs: Maintain up-to-date supplier/customer records, contracts, and compliance docs; keep working papers organised and audit-ready.
  • Process Improvement: Help standardise templates, tighten cut-offs, and streamline hand-offs between operations and finance.

Requirements

What you'll bring
  • Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting; SAIPA articles completed highly advantageous.
  • Level: 1–3 years' experience (SAIPA articles completed preferred) or 1–3 years practical experience in an accounting/finance role.
  • Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations) and proficiency in a mainstream accounting package.
  • High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and reliable time management.
  • Clear, professional communication and a service mindset.
  • Self-starter who takes ownership, works independently, and meets deadlines.

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