Junior Financial Controller

LekkeSlaap; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accommodation booking app in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Financial Controller to join their finance team. This role involves supporting financial operations, assisting with payroll, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a finance degree and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic digital environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Modern offices at the V&A Waterfront

Travel vouchers and discounts

Medical aid

Retirement annuity contributions

High-end laptops and workstation setup

Generous leave package

Monthly team events

Qualifications

• Completed SAIPA / CIMA articles or 3 years of experience in a financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of South African financial regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform reconciliations of payment gateways and supplier accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

LekkeSlaap is South Africa's leading accommodation booking app, known for its user-friendliness, exceptional customer experience, and extensive local accommodation options. Owned by Tripco, a travel technology company based in Cape Town, LekkeSlaap is committed to innovation, best-in-class customer service and setting new standards in travel technology.

LekkeSlaap is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Financial Controller to join our finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity if you're an aspiring financial professional looking to advance your finance career in the fast-paced digital environmnet. You will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our fast-growing platform.

In this position, you will assist with payroll, manage reconciliations, and support finance operations to ensure the continued growth of LekkeSlaap. As a Junior Financial Controller, your analytical skills and attention to detail will contribute to the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.
Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and perform bank reconciliations.

• Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations of payment gateways and supplier accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Journals & Close: Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Reconcile customer and partner accounts to maintain financial accuracy and stakeholder trust.
• Collaboration: Work closely with operations teams to resolve finance-related queries efficiently.
• Payroll: Assist with monthly payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Audit Support: Prepare working papers and documentation to support the annual audit process.
• Tax: Complete all relevant tax returns on SARS eFiling for review, including income tax, dividend tax, provisional tax, VAT201s, and EMP201s.
• Improvements: Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement, contributing to a scalable and efficient digital finance environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Completed SAIPA / CIMA articles or 3 years of experience in a financial role, preferably in accounting or financial reporting
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, payroll, and employee tax
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial software (experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar preferred)
• Experience in QuickBooks Online and PaySpace would be advantageous
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced industry
• Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of South African financial regulations and compliance is advantageous

Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Modern offices based at the V&A Waterfront
• Travel vouchers and discounts
• Medical aid
• Retirement annuity contributions
• High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and WFH
• Generous leave package
• Monthly team events and more!