Junior Financial Officer – SAIPA Preferred, Month-End Focus

ARVO; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Financial Officer to join their team in Somerset West. This role involves supporting day-to-day finance operations, with a focus on accurate billing, clean reconciliations, and maintaining compliance. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting, with completed SAIPA articles preferred, and possess strong Excel skills. The position offers a salary of R20,000 to R25,000 per month and requires in-office work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• High attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain age analysis.
• Issue invoices and allocate receipts timely.
• Complete bank and cash reconciliations accurately.
• Prepare month-end journals and maintain schedules.
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with audits.
• Validate staff expense claims and ensure compliance.
• Maintain supplier/customer records and compliance docs.
• Standardise templates and streamline processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills (lookups, pivots)

Professional communication

Self-starter

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting

SAIPA articles completed

Tools

Mainstream accounting package

Job description

A finance company is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Financial Officer to join their team in Somerset West. This role involves supporting day-to-day finance operations, with a focus on accurate billing, clean reconciliations, and maintaining compliance. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting, with completed SAIPA articles preferred, and possess strong Excel skills. The position offers a salary of R20,000 to R25,000 per month and requires in-office work.