Junior Financial Controller

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Junior Financial Controller in Somerset West. The successful candidate will manage trade receivables, assist in financial reporting using Power BI, and maintain accurate accounting records. Applicants should have a degree in accounting or finance, proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software, and excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in accounting, finance, or similar qualification.
• High computer literacy and experience with accounting software.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade receivables and client account enquiries.
• Assist with financial reporting and budgeting using Power BI.
• Provide timely accounting data to other departments.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in accounting software

Excellent English communication

Excellent Afrikaans communication

Organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Tertiary degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Junior Financial Controller required in Somerset West.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage trade receivables and client account enquiries
• Data entry and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Capturing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions
• Assist with financial reporting and budgeting (Power BI)
• Provide timely accounting data to other departments
• Collaborating with auditors and capturing expense claims
• Verification on trade payables
• Administer general tasks within the office (stock purchases etc.)

Requirements:

• Tertiary degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant qualification. Other experience in a similar field will be advantageous
• High level of computer literacy – Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Excellent English and Afrikaans spoken and written competency with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated, organizational skills and strong attention to detail