Junior Financial Manager

Helderberg Personnel; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Helderberg Personnel seeks a dedicated finance professional to oversee the day-to-day financial administration and reporting, ensuring accurate records, strong controls and SARS compliance. The role supports management decision-making, budgeting, cash flow and overall financial performance.

Based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town area, you will coordinate payroll, prepare monthly management accounts, handle VAT and EMP201 submissions, and liaise with external auditors.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance
• 3–5 years' experience in finance or management accounting
• Experience with statutory submissions, payroll, financial reporting and audit prep

Responsabilidades

• 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/&RSETA submissions

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Financial Management

Herramientas

Pastel accounting

Xero

Sage Payroll

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

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 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/&RSETA submissions

MINIMUM CRITERIA

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Financial Management
• 3–5 years' relevant experience in a finance or management accounting environment
• Previous experience in a similar financial management or accounting role
• Exposure to statutory submissions, payroll, financial reporting and audit preparation

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Pastel accounting software essential
• Working knowledge of Xero and Sage Payroll advantageous
• Sound understanding of VAT, PAYE, UIF and SARS e-filing requirements
• Strong computer literacy and financial administration skills
• Basic HR knowledge and exposure to statutory compliance

Industry & Personal Attributes

• Previous experience in the engineering, marine, maritime or technical services industry advantageous, but not essential
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Reliable, professional and deadline-driven
• Must be able to travel to Paarden Eiland, Cape Town

If you are a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in your career and broaden your financial management experience, we would love to hear from you.