Western Cape: Junior Accountant posted by Network Finance

About the Role

Network Finance is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our team in Cape Town, South Africa. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, as well as providing support for month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function, including client invoicing (progress billings, commercial and ad-hoc project billing) and supplier invoice processing in line with SCM platform requirements (e.g., Ariba/Coupa).
• Prepare SLA renewal quotes in collaboration with relevant account managers and manage client onboarding and registration processes.
• Perform proactive debtor management, including statements, email and telephonic follow-ups, account reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies in collaboration with account managers, production teams, and suppliers.
• Process supplier invoices and credit card receipts, verify against purchase orders and delivery notes, and manage stock-related invoices integrated from the inventory management system into Xero.
• Execute supplier payments via EFT or batch processing following ApprovalMax approval and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Perform regular debtor and bi-monthly creditor reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve queries timeously.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of deferred revenue journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records in Xero, ensuring SARS compliance, including VAT reporting.
• Contribute to system and process improvements, including inventory management system and Xero integration troubleshooting.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks and operational support within a lean, fast-paced finance environment.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 with a relevant qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping (Diploma, Certificate, or higher).
• 3–5 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable roles, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Experience with SCM platforms such as Ariba or Coupa is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Xero, with working knowledge of ApprovalMax and Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to automation tools for OCR or invoice processing will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• No formal education qualifications mentioned in the original description.