Junior Financial Controller

LekkeSlaap; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accommodation booking platform in Cape Town is looking for a Junior Financial Controller to assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax submissions. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and involves collaboration across teams to support financial operations. The position offers a hybrid work setup and various benefits including medical aid contributions and flexible leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible start times

Free lunch on in-office days

Medical aid contributions

Retirement annuity fund contribution

Flexible leave policy

Travel vouchers and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• 3 years of experience in a financial role or completed SAIPA/CIMA articles.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Overview

Assist with financial reporting + reconciliations (bank, payroll, partners). Manage accounts payable/receivable + support audits. Contribute to tax submissions (VAT, EMP, income, provisional). Collaborate with operations to solve finance queries. Hybrid in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2 days in-office).

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 environment. 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

Nice to Haves

• Auditing experience is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Experience in QuickBooks Online and PaySpace would be advantageous.
• Experience working with Dext.
• Knowledge of South African financial regulations and compliance is advantageous

Benefits

• Hybrid work setup (2 days in our office based in the beautiful Cape Town V&A Waterfront) - parking included
• Flexible start times
• Free lunch on in-office days
• Discovery Medical Aid contributions & Vitality Health subscription.
• Retirement Annuity fund contribution
• Flexible leave policy 15 annual leave days, increasing with 1 day yearly to a max of 20
• Get a half-day off every month (which adds up to 6 extra days!)
• Showers on site
• Travel vouchers and discounts
• High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and home
• Team budget for learning, online courses, and conferences
• Regular team events and more!