Financial Officer (JB6046)

Muizenberg, Western Cape

R 18,000 - 20,000 CTC per month

Permanent

Seeking a detail oriented, well spoken Financial Officer to manage key financial administration and reconciliation functions within a structured business environment. This role requires a strong accounts professional with experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and supplier portal management, particularly within retail key account environments such as Shoprite and similar groups. The successful candidate must be confident in handling calls, working across departments, and maintaining strong financial control and accuracy.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a financial administration or bookkeeping role
• Strong experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliations
• Experience working with Shoprite, Takealot, or similar supplier portals (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (essential)
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans (essential)
• Well spoken and confident handling client and supplier calls
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• Ability to work full time in an office based environment

• Accounts Receivable & Key Accounts
  • Perform key account reconciliations and ensure customer accounts are accurate and up to date.
  • Process credit notes, discounts, and returns while resolving discrepancies.
  • Allocate customer payments and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Send statements regularly and support debt collection processes.
• Accounts Payable
  • Perform supplier reconciliations and ensure balances align with statements.
  • Process supplier invoices and match payments accurately.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Banking & Payments
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and import bank statements into the system.
  • Upload payments and ensure all supporting documentation is complete.
  • Verify bank details and ensure compliance with internal payment controls.
  • Ensure proof of payments is distributed to relevant stakeholders.
• Petty Cash & Expense Control
  • Manage petty cash, ensuring accurate reconciliation and record keeping.
  • Maintain proper documentation for all expenses and cash transactions.
• Operational & Administrative Support
  • Order office and warehouse consumables where required.
  • Support payment request processes and ensure alignment with cash flow planning.
  • Assist with wage related checks and operational finance tasks.
• Filing & Record Keeping
  • Maintain accurate and structured filing of invoices, remittances, credit notes, and financial documents.
  • Ensure all records are audit ready and properly stored on company systems.

• Stable, structured in office role within a professional environment
• Exposure to high volume retail key accounts and supplier portals
• Hands on role across multiple financial functions
• Opportunity to strengthen reconciliation and financial control skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias.