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Junior Financial Controller Jobs in South Africa at Outsourcing To South Africa
Title: Junior Financial Controller
Company: Outsourcing To South Africa
Location: South Africa
Company Description
Outsourcing To South Africa specializes in providing high-quality business solutions at competitive rates, leveraging the skilled talent of the South African workforce. Known for their excellent education, professionalism, and English proficiency, our team delivers exceptional service. Benefiting from favorable exchange rates, we balance affordability with top-tier performance. We are dedicated to helping businesses access expert services while achieving cost-efficiency.
Job Title: Junior Bookkeeper
Company: Bespoke Lighting Services Company
Location: Remote South Africa
Reports To: Finance Manager
Budget: Up to R25,000 per month depending on experience
Hours: 8am-4pm Pacific Time Zone
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Bookkeeper to join our growing bespoke lighting services business. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in finance and accounting who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a creative, project-driven environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day financial operations, with a focus on budgeting, invoicing, quoting, and general financial administration.
Key Tasks and Duties:
Invoicing & Accounts Receivable
- Prepare and issue accurate client invoices based on project milestones and completed work
- Track incoming payments and follow up on outstanding accounts
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
Quoting & Costing Support
- Assist in preparing detailed client quotations in collaboration with project and sales teams
- Ensure all cost elements (materials, labour, logistics) are accurately captured
- Maintain and update pricing templates and cost databases
Budgeting & Financial Tracking
- Support the preparation and monitoring of project budgets
- Track actual costs against estimates and highlight variances
- Assist with monthly financial reporting and budget reviews
Accounts Payable
- Capture supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
- Maintain accurate records of all purchases and expenses
General Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records in accounting software
- Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures
Requirements:
- Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (or currently studying)
- 1–2 years of bookkeeping or finance-related experience (preferred but not essential)
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational and time-management abilities