Junior Finance Assistant — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development (CIMA/SAIPA)

Mentorship from finance managers

Exposure to wine and hospitality-fin

Office in Stellenbosch with beautiful環

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression within finance team

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a motivated Graduate Financial Assistant to support accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting. The role blends office work with remote flexibility in a beautiful wine and hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Internship experience is a plus, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a well-established finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Internship experience in accounting/finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
• Support accounts receivable: invoicing and collections follow-up.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Contribute to implementation and improvement of financial processes and controls.
• Respond to financial inquiries from internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a motivated Graduate Financial Assistant to support accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting. The role blends office work with remote flexibility in a beautiful wine and hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Internship experience is a plus, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a well-established finance team.