Junior Finance Manager

About the position

Career Opportunity: Junior Finance ManagerJob Title: Junior Finance Manager
Location: Airport Industria, Cape Town
Industry: Packaging / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite
Reports To: Senior Finance / Management

Are you a hands-on finance professional with a strong bookkeeping background and a solid foundation in accounting or finance?

A well-established packaging and manufacturing organisation based near Airport Industria, Cape Town is seeking a Junior Finance Manager to join their team on a full-time, onsite basis. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong bookkeeping experience who is looking to grow within a broader finance function while supporting day-to-day financial operations and reporting.

The successful candidate will take ownership of core finance processes while supporting management with accurate financial information and operational insights.

A laptop will be provided to enable you to fulfil your role effectively.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations & Bookkeeping

• Perform full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance.
  
  
• Process journals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
  
  
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting schedules.
  
  
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
  
  

Reporting & Controls

• Assist with preparation of management accounts and internal financial reports.
  
  
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
  
  
• Support audit preparation and ad hoc finance requirements.
  
  

Business & Operational Support

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
  
  
• Provide financial support to operational and management teams.
  
  
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting as required.
  
  

Minimum RequirementsQualification:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
  
  

Experience:

• Strong bookkeeping experience with sound accounting fundamentals
  
  
• Exposure to month-end reporting and financial processes advantageous
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
• Good Excel skills
  
  
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
  
  
• Ability to work independently in a full-time onsite role
  
  
• Professional communication skills
  
  

How to ApplyIf you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity:

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