Stellenbosch: Junior Financial Officer – SAIPA

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. What youll bring Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting ; SAIPA articles completed highly advantageous. Level: 13 years experience (SAIPA articles completed preferred) or 13 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.