Finance Supervisor

Lesley Snyman and associates CC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Gauteng is seeking a Finance Support Officer to assist the Finance and HR Manager with daily financial operations and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent, along with 3 to 5 years of experience in finance. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating VAT submissions, and supervising finance clerks. Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a finance role.
• Proven experience with debtors, creditors, and cashbook management.
• Studying towards or completed a professional accounting qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.

Skills

Bookkeeping

MS Excel

VAT submissions

General ledger

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Professional qualification (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

To support the Finance and HR Manager with day-to-day financial operations, month-end processes, reporting, compliance, and supervision of the finance support team.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, BCom Accounting, or equivalent
• Studying towards or completed professional qualification (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, or ACCA) advantageous
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a finance role
• Proven experience with bookkeeping, debtors, creditors, cashbook, and general ledger
• Experience supporting month-end close and audit preparation
• Working knowledge of VAT submissions and reconciliations
• Proficient in accounting systems and MS Excel

Key Performance Areas

• Support month-end close processes, journals, reconciliations, and schedules
• Maintain accurate general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with management accounts, variance analysis, and reporting packs
• Support VAT submissions, audit preparation, and statutory compliance
• Process and monitor supplier payments and cash flow activities
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and finance-related HR reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and capex monitoring
• Ensure adherence to finance policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Supervise and review finance clerks’ work and support skills development