Junior Financial Officer

ARVO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a detail-driven Junior Financial Officer in Somerset West. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting with skills in reconciliations, billing, and compliance functions. Responsibilities include processing invoices, preparing month-end journals, and assisting with audits. This full-time, in-office role requires a tertiary qualification in finance or accounting and strong Excel abilities. A competitive salary of R20,000 to R25,000 per month is offered.

Qualifications

• SAIPA articles completed highly advantageous.
• 1–3 years’ experience in accounting or finance role preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain age analysis.
• Issue invoices and allocate receipts on time.
• Complete bank and credit-card reconciliations accurately.
• Prepare month-end journals and support management accounts.
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with audits.
• Validate staff expense claims and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier/customer records.
• Help standardise templates and streamline operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication

Self-starter

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Mainstream accounting package

Job description

Junior Financial Officer - SAIPA preferred

Our client is hiring a detail-driven Junior Financial Officer to join their team based in Somerset West . This position will support day-to-day finance operations and a fast, reliable month-end close.

This role suits someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys clean reconciliations, accurate billing, and tightening controls.

Salary: R20 000- R25 000 per month (Cost to Company).

Location: Somerset West, office based position.

Type: Fulltime, permanent, in-office based position.

Key responsibilities

• AP & Payments : Process supplier invoices, match to POs / GRNs, maintain age analysis, prepare weekly payment packs, and resolve queries.
• AR & Billing : Issue invoices / credit notes timeously, allocate receipts, follow up on outstanding balances, and keep customer ledgers current.
• Bank & Recons : Post cashbooks daily and complete bank, credit-card, and petty-cash reconciliations with zero unreconciled items.
• Month-End Close : Prepare journals (accruals, prepayments, FX revals), maintain schedules (fixed assets, deferred income), and support management accounts.
• VAT & Compliance : Prepare VAT workings with full audit trail; file and archive supporting documents; assist with audits and statutory reviews.
• Expense Control : Validate staff expense claims, mileage, and corporate card usage; ensure policy compliance and correct cost-centre allocation.
• Master Data & Docs : Maintain up-to-date supplier / customer records, contracts, and compliance docs; keep working papers organised and audit-ready.
• Process Improvement : Help standardise templates, tighten cut-offs, and streamline hand-offs between operations and finance.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting ; SAIPA articles completed highly advantageous.
• Level : 1–3 years’ experience (SAIPA articles completed preferred) or 1–3 years practical experience in an accounting / finance role.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations) and proficiency in a mainstream accounting package.
• High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and reliable time management.
• Clear, professional communication and a service mindset.
• Self-starter who takes ownership, works independently, and meets deadlines.