Junior Financial Manager

JVR Software; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel in the Western Cape is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee day-to-day financial administration, reporting and compliance. You will coordinate cash flow, budgeting, payroll, and statutory returns, supporting management decision-making and the company’s financial performance.

The role emphasizes accuracy, controls and timely financial information, including VAT/EMP, and SARS e-filing processes, while maintaining asset registers and supporting external audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial administration, including cashbook, petty cash, bank and debtor reconciliations
• Oversee creditor reconciliations, supplier payments, credit notes and monthly payment schedules
• Prepare journal entries, trial balances and monthly management accounts
• Compile financial reports, expense comparisons and financial analysis
• Monitor cash flow, receipts and payments, identifying opportunities for cost control
• Manage foreign currency sales invoices, forex bank reconciliations and reporting
• Coordinate monthly payroll, salary schedules and related administration
• Prepare and submit EMP201 and VAT201 reconciliations and returns via SARS e-filing
• Manage bi-annual IRP5 submissions and assist with other statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
• Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee annual stocktakes and audit verification
• Prepare financial documentation and schedules for annual audits and liaise with external auditors
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Provide financial guidance and support to the Directors
• Assist with HR-related administration and compliance, including EE, BBBEE, POPIA and relevant SETA/W&RSETA submissions

Job description

Employer Helderberg Personnel Location Western Cape Job type Other Finance/Accounting Salary Not specified Posted 4 Nov 2026

The successful candidate will provide financial information, analysis and reporting to support management decision-making, budgeting, cash flow management and the overall financial performance of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily financial administration, including cashbook, petty cash, bank and debtor reconciliations
• Oversee creditor reconciliations, supplier payments, credit notes and monthly payment schedules
• Prepare journal entries, trial balances and monthly management accounts
• Compile financial reports, expense comparisons and financial analysis
• Monitor cash flow, receipts and payments, identifying opportunities for improved cost control
• Manage foreign currency sales invoices, forex bank reconciliations and related reporting
• Coordinate monthly payroll, salary schedules and related administration
• Prepare and submit EMP201 and VAT201 reconciliations and returns via SARS e-filing
• Manage bi-annual IRP5 submissions and assist with other statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
• Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee annual stocktakes and audit verification
• Prepare financial documentation and schedules for annual audits and liaise with external auditors
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Provide financial guidance and support to the Directors
• Assist with HR-related administration and compliance, including EE, BBBEE, POPIA and relevant SETA/W&RSETA submissions

MINIMUM CRITERIA

Qualifications & Experience

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To oversee and coordinate the day-to-day financial administration and reporting function, ensuring accurate financial records, effective financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will provide financial information, analysis and reporting to support management decision-making, budgeting, cash flow management and the overall financial performance of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily financial administration, including cashbook, petty cash, bank and debtor reconciliations
• Oversee creditor reconciliations, supplier payments, credit notes and monthly payment schedules
• Prepare journal entries, trial balances and monthly management accounts
• Compile financial reports, expense comparisons and financial analysis
• Monitor cash flow, receipts and payments, identifying opportunities for improved cost control
• Manage foreign currency sales invoices, forex bank reconciliations and related reporting
• Coordinate monthly payroll, salary schedules and related administration
• Prepare and submit EMP201 and VAT201 reconciliations and returns via SARS e-filing
• Manage bi-annual IRP5 submissions and assist with other statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
• Maintain fixed asset registers and