Finance Associate

Scytale; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scytale, a global AI-powered company, is growing its Finance team in Johannesburg and seeking a sharp finance professional to own end-to-end accounts payable and support receivables in a multi-entity, multi-currency SaaS business.

You will manage vendor onboarding, data accuracy, invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting, with mentoring and clear growth runway toward professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Matric and a BCom or related finance degree.
• 1+ years' experience in a full-function finance role.
• Solid grounding in accounting and audit fundamentals.
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; knowledge of financial modelling a plus.
• Familiarity with accounting or billing systems.
• Sharp communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Creditors (Accounts Payable) - Manage the full vendor lifecycle - onboarding, banking detail verification, and day-to-day supplier relationships.
• Keep vendor master data accurate and audit-ready.
• Investigate and resolve invoice disputes in partnership with internal teams.
• Debtors (Accounts Receivable) - Generate and issue customer invoices through our billing platform.
• Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts daily.
• Process credit notes and billing adjustments in line with subscription and contract terms.
• Help monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Help prepare weekly and monthly debtors age analysis.
• Support the Finance team with data gathering and reconciliations that feed into management accounts and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements as we scale a finance function built for a high-growth SaaS company.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel / Google Sheets

Financial modelling

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom or finance related degree

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Billing systems

ERP software

Job description

Scytale is a global leader, an AI-powered company transforming how organizations achieve and maintain trust and compliance. Our platform automates frameworks SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX ITGC, GDPR, PCI DSS, and 60+ more frameworks, making compliance smarter, faster, and continuously audit-ready.

Built for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises, Scytale combines intelligent automation, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven insights to reduce manual work and eliminate compliance blind spots. Recognized as a G2 Leader in GRC and an AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year, Scytale is trusted by hundreds of companies worldwide and known for its technology and partnership-driven approach.

Role Overview

We're growing our Finance team and looking for a sharp, detail-driven finance professional to take full ownership of accounts payable.

You'll work alongside experienced teammates and get exposure to a multi-entity, multi-currency SaaS business operating across Israel, South Africa, USA and Europe.

This is a genuine finance career move, not a stand-alone admin role: you'll own a full-function end-to-end (payables), be trusted with meaningful receivables support, and pick up reporting-adjacent exposure (reconciliations, schedules, data prep) alongside our team .

If you're building toward a professional qualification - CA(SA), AGA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA - or newly qualified and want your first commercial (industry) exposure after articles, this role gives you real ownership fast, with experienced mentors close by and a clear runway to grow.

What You Bring

• Matric (Grade 12) plus a BCom or finance-related degree
• 1+ years' experience in a similar full-function finance role
• Solid grounding in accounting and audit fundamentals
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; exposure to financial modelling is a plus
• Familiarity with accounting or billing systems
• Sharp communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive attitude, close attention to detail, and genuine eagerness to learn

Bonus Points For

• Studying towards or holding a professional qualification - CA(SA), AGA(SA), CIMA, or ACCA
• Experience in a SaaS or tech company environment
• Exposure to subscription billing or recurring revenue models
• Experience working with cross-border suppliers or clients

What You’ll Do

Creditors (Accounts Payable) - Your Function to Own

• Manage the full vendor lifecycle - onboarding, banking detail verification, and day-to-day supplier relationships
• Keep vendor master data accurate and audit-ready
• Investigate and resolve invoice disputes in partnership with internal teams

Debtors (Accounts Receivable) - Supporting Our Operations Specialist

• Generate and issue customer invoices through our billing platform
• Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts daily
• Process credit notes and billing adjustments in line with subscription and contract terms
• Help monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts
• Help prepare weekly and monthly debtors age analysis

General

• Support the Finance team with data gathering and reconciliations that feed into management accounts and reporting
• Contribute to process improvements as we scale a finance function built for a high-growth SaaS company

Why Join Scytale?

• Innovative Work: Be part of a cutting-edge product shaping the future of security and compliance.
• Learning & Growth: Access courses, conferences, and mentorship to advance your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Join inspiring colleagues in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Relaxation & Fun: Breaks in our relaxation room, team events, happy hours, and celebrations.
• Family First: A culture that prioritizes personal and family needs.

Ready to innovate and grow with us? Join Scytale and help transform cybersecurity compliance for companies worldwide!