Finance and Bookkeeping Assistant

Signa Opportunity; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Midrand is looking for unemployed South African youth aged 18-34 to assist in financial and administrative operations. This position offers hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial administration, and compliance, while being part of a purpose-driven small business. Candidates should have a Matric and ideally an N6 Certificate or higher in Accounting or Finance. Proficiency in Excel is advantageous. Join us to grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth aged 18-34.
• Must not have participated in the YES programme before.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Eligible for the YES Programme (South African youth, 18-35).

Responsibilities

• Capture daily sales, purchases, and expenses into accounting software.
• Prepare supplier invoices and customer receipts.
• Generate basic financial reports.
• Collaborate with teams to track costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Time management

Education

Matric

N6 Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (e.g., SAGE)

Job description

About the role

To support the financial and administrative operations of the Company by maintaining accurate records, assisting with compliance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day bookkeeping. This role provides practical workplace experience for a young professional, while contributing to the growth of a purpose-driven SMME.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Record-Keeping

• Capture daily sales, purchases, and expenses into accounting software(SAGE).
• Maintain accurate cash flow records and petty cash reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.

Financial Administration

• Prepare supplier invoices and customer receipts.
• Support payroll processing and staff expense claims.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, and UIF submissions under supervision.

Reporting & Compliance

• Generate basic financial reports (income statements, balance sheets).
• Support audit preparation and compliance with SARS requirements.
• Ensure filing systems (digital and physical) are organized and up to date.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with roasting, retail, and distribution teams to track costs.
• Monitor stock records for packaging, coffee beans, and consumables.
• Provide input into cost control and efficiency improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric.
• N6 Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping (advantageous).
• Eligible for the YES Programme (South African youth, 1835).

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits, credits, trial balance).
• Knowledge of bookkeeping processes (cashbook, journals, ledgers).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Exposure to accounting software (Advantageous).
• Awareness of VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SARS compliance basics.(Advantageous).
• Ability to prepare simple/basic financial reports (income statement, balance sheet).

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal).Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a SMME environment.
• Team player with proactive, problem-solving mindset.