Assistant Financial Accountant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a dynamic media and entertainment organisation. The role focuses on reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and month-end processing to ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will maintain ledgers, support audits, prepare journals and contribute to process improvements while working with a proactive finance team in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in: Financial Accounting, Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Collections, Month-End Processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations, supplier/customer intercompany and GL reconciliations.
• Process supplier payments and match invoices to POs.
• Prepare customer invoices, statements and collections activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist month-end journals.
• Support reporting, VAT information and month-end deliverables.

Skills

Reconciliations

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Month-End Processing

Financial Accounting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Kick-Start Your Finance Career with a Dynamic and Growing Organisation

Company and Job Description: A well-established organisation within the media and entertainment sector is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processing while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, records are maintained effectively, and month-end reporting deadlines are achieved.

Reconciliations & Financial Administration

• Prepare bank, supplier, customer, intercompany, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Process accurate account allocations using the correct cost centres, projects, tax, and GL codes.
• Maintain supporting schedules and audit trails for all reconciliations.
• Escalate unresolved or aged items to the Financial Accountant.

Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay

• Prepare supplier reconciliations and payment packs for review and approval.
• Match invoices and credit notes to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Process supplier payments in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Manage returns-to-supplier reconciliations and ensure accurate processing of credits.
• Resolve supplier queries and follow up on outstanding documentation.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Prepare and issue customer invoices and credit notes.
• Distribute customer statements and collection reminders.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Monitor the debtor age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Escalate significant overdue balances and unresolved disputes.

Fixed Assets & Month-End Processing

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.
• Process approved asset additions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Ensure all journal entries are accurately coded, supported, and approved.
• Assist with audits and asset verification exercises.

Financial Support & Reporting

• Prepare sales commission calculations and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile commission data against invoiced and collected revenue.
• Assist with reporting schedules, VAT information, and month-end deliverables.
• Maintain organised finance records and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 2 - 4 years' experience in:

• Financial Accounting
• Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoicing
• Collections
• Month-End Processing