Financial Assistant (Intern / Junior)

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000871/Moshi

Date posted:

Friday, March 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over 12 months.

Position: Financial Assistant (Intern / Junior)

Stipend: R6500 pm

Location: Doorfontein (Johannesburg Central)

Job Summary:
The Financial Assistant will support the finance department with daily financial transactions,
record keeping, invoicing, and reconciliation. The role is important in ensuring accurate
financial records and smooth financial operations within the company.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Financial Administration:

Capture daily financial transactions.
Maintain accurate financial records.
Assist with preparing financial reports.
Support month-end and year-end financial processes.

Accounts Receivable:

Generate invoices for clients.
Follow up on outstanding payments.
Record payments received from customers.
Maintain proper client account records.

Accounts Payable:

Capture supplier invoices.
Assist with processing supplier payments.
Maintain supplier accounts and payment schedules.

Cash and Transaction Management:

Record daily cash and electronic transactions.
Reconcile cash, EFT, and card payments.
Assist with petty cash management.

Documentation and Filing:

Maintain proper filing of financial documents.
Organize invoices, receipts, and payment records.
Ensure financial documents are easily accessible for audits.

Support Business Operations:

Work with the printing production team to track job costing.
Assist in monitoring expenses related to printing materials.
Support management with financial data when needed.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
Completed Diploma in Finance/BCom Accounting degree.
No prior work experience required.
Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, accounting systems advantageous).
Professional attitude and willingness to learn.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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