Graduate Finance Officer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking agency is seeking a Graduate Finance Officer for a 6-month contract in Cape Town. This role provides an excellent opportunity for finance graduates to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cash books, assisting in debtors management, and performing reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have a finance-related diploma/degree, basic Excel skills, and a reliable means of transport to the Atlantis office. This on-site position allows for collaboration with experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• Basic Excel skills, comfortable using spreadsheets for data entry and reporting.
• Reliable transport to the Atlantis office (on-site role).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cash books for accurate daily entries.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist in debtors management and collections.
• Prepare and capture financial transactions.
• Support month-end processes with documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams for financial operations.
• Use Excel for reporting and data entry.

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Finance Officer (6-Month Contract)

Location: Atlantis, Cape Town

Industry: FMCG

Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months)

About the Role Are you a motivated finance graduate ready to take the first step in your career within a fast-paced FMCG environment? We are seeking a Graduate Finance Officer to join our finance team on a 6-month contract. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in financial operations while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update cash books to ensure accurate daily entries.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to support financial accuracy.
• Assist in debtors management, including follow-ups and collections support.
• Prepare and capture financial transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Support the month-end process by compiling and verifying relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Use Excel for basic reporting, data entry, and reconciliation purposes.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• Basic Excel skills, comfortable using spreadsheets for data entry and reporting.
• Reliable transport to the Atlantis office (this is an on‑site role).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and willingness to learn.
• A can‑do attitude with the ability to work effectively within a team.