Financial Officer

About

Seeking a detail-oriented and 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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