An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join a finance team. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, managing reconciliations and supporting the month-end reporting process. The role will also involve supplier payments, customer invoicing, credit control and general accounting support. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting, strong numerical skills and the ability to work accurately while meeting deadlines. This role is based in Randburg, Johannesburg North. Key Responsibilities: Reconciliations & Account Allocations Prepare and maintain accurate bank, supplier, customer, intercompany and general ledger reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding reconciling items within agreed deadlines. Ensure accurate allocation of transactions to the correct suppliers, cost centres, projects and general ledger accounts. Maintain supporting documentation and reconciliation schedules. Identify and escalate unusual or unresolved discrepancies. Accounts Payable & Supplier Payments Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations and payment packs. Match supplier invoices and credit notes against purchase orders, delivery documentation and supplier statements. Process approved supplier payments within agreed payment terms. Manage supplier queries and follow up on outstanding invoices, credit notes and approvals. Assist with procure-to-pay administration and supplier account reconciliations. Accounts Receivable, Invoicing & Collections Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices and credit notes. Distribute customer statements and follow up on outstanding payments. Allocate customer receipts and reconcile debtor accounts. Maintain debtor age analysis reports and actively follow up on overdue accounts. Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve customer account queries. Escalate overdue balances and collection challenges where necessary. Fixed Assets & Month-End Processing Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including additions, transfers, disposals and depreciation. Reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger. Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reclassifications for review. Maintain accurate supplier and debtor age analysis reports. Assist with month-end reporting, audit requirements and supporting financial schedules. Sales Commissions & General Finance Support Prepare and maintain sales commission calculations and schedules. Reconcile commission information against invoiced and collected revenue. Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis and VAT-related information. Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation. Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Financial Accountant. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and ensure adherence to internal controls. Job Experience and Skills Required Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. 2-4 years' relevant experience in a finance or accounting environment. Practical experience in financial reconciliations and account allocations. Exposure to accounts payable and supplier payments. Experience with customer invoicing, collections and debtor management. Knowledge of month-end procedures and general ledger processing. Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency. Apply now! For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.