Finance Officer

Immobazyme; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African biotechnology company is seeking a Financial Administrator to maintain financial documentation, manage accounts, and oversee compliance. This full-time position based in Cape Town requires proficiency in Sage Accounting, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail. Join a fast-paced startup and impact the future of biomanufacturing in Africa.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Ideally, work experience in bookkeeping or financial administration preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage Accounting, Excel, and Google Workspace essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Manage and update management accounts.
• Consolidate and maintain Sage accounting records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial Administration

Sage Accounting

Excel

Google Workspace

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Accounting

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Immobazyme is a South African biotechnology company pioneering affordable biomanufacturing solutions across health, food, and industrial sectors. Our team of scientists and engineers are driven by a mission to make cutting-edge biotechnology accessible and scalable across Africa.

Details

• Location: Macassar, Cape Town
• Position Type: Full-time, On-site
• Salary: Starting R gross per month
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Maintain invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation
• Manage and update management accounts
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations; identify cost-effective suppliers
• Consolidate and maintain Sage accounting records
• Ensure compliance with SARS and VAT requirements
• Update budgets, forecasts, and cost projections
• Oversee the financial pipeline within our CRM system, including: Order Requests → Quotations → Purchase & Sales Orders → Delivery Notes → Invoicing → Receipts
• Prepare monthly management reports, including: month-on-month variance, budget variance, and financial summary
• Support the accountant with bank reconciliations, tax submissions, Annual Financial Statements, and audits

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Ideally work experience in bookkeeping or financial administration
• Proficiency in Sage Accounting, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Familiarity with SARS eFiling, VAT submissions, and financial reporting
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Own transport (reliable commute to Macassar, Cape Town)
• Own laptop

If you're excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced, impact-driven startup, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of biomanufacturing in Africa and beyond.