Finance & Bookkeeping Assistant

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000819/SZ

Date posted:

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Location:

Midrand, 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 a period of 12 months.

Position: Finance & Bookkeeping Assistant

Stipend: R8000,00

Location: Gauteng (Midrand)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
To support the financial and administrative operations of the Company by maintaining accurate records, assisting with
compliance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day bookkeeping. This role provides practical workplace experience for a young professional, while contributing to the growth of a purpose-driven SMME.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Record-Keeping

Capture daily sales, purchases, and expenses into accounting software(SAGE).
Maintain accurate cash flow records and petty cash reconciliations.
Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.

Financial Administration

Prepare supplier invoices and customer receipts.
Support payroll processing and staff expense claims.
Assist with VAT, PAYE, and UIF submissions under supervision.

Reporting & Compliance

Generate basic financial reports (income statements, balance sheets).
Support audit preparation and compliance with SARS requirements.
Ensure filing systems (digital and physical) are organized and up to date.

Operational Support

Collaborate with roasting, retail, and distribution teams to track costs.
Monitor stock records for packaging, coffee beans, and consumables.
Provide input into cost control and efficiency improvements.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
N6 Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping (advantageous).
Eligible for the YES Programme (South African youth, 18–35).

Technical Skills

Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits, credits, trial balance).
Knowledge of bookkeeping processes (cashbook, journals, ledgers).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations).
Exposure to accounting software (Advantageous).
Awareness of VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SARS compliance basics.(Advantageous).
Ability to prepare simple/basic financial reports (income statement, balance sheet).

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organizational and time management abilities.
Clear communication skills (written and verbal).
Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a SMME environment.
Team player with proactive, problem-solving mindset.

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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