Job Description

Description

We are seeking a Junior Controller to support our cafe's internal accounting, financial reporting, and operational analysis functions. You will have strong VAT knowledge, and you will be responsible for processing daily, weekly and monthly financial transactions, ensuring VAT compliance, accurate reconciliations and proper expense coding. This role ensures the accuracy of financial data, assists with budgeting and forecasting, and helps maintain internal controls and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

General Bookkeeping & Financial Management

Manage

accounts payable

and

accounts receivable

processes. Process

payroll

and ensure compliance with

SARS e-filing

and tax legislation. Prepare

monthly and annual financial statements

(balance sheet, income, and cash flow). Process vendor and supplier invoices and ensure proper coding, approvals, and payments.
Ensure all documents comply with SARS requirements

Prepare and compile weekly supplier payment batches for review

Prepare monthly supplier payment batches by reconciling supplier statements and submitting for review.

Manage check runs and electronic disbursements.

Restaurant Accounting

Record daily POS sales, tips, and reconcile with deposits.

Track inventory purchases and manage reporting.

Process payroll, including tips and tax filings.

Handle vendor invoices and payments.

Produce monthly profit and loss reports for the cafe.

Core Competencies

Strong foundational knowledge of VAT.

Solid understanding of accounting principles and compliance standards.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy--this is critical.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Administrative Duties

Communicate with vendors and cafe suppliers regarding payments.

Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.

Support ownership and management with ad-hoc financial analysis.

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or Degree in

Accounting / Finance

2-3 years' relevant accounting experience.
Experience in restaurant/cafe industry preferred.

Understanding of tax compliance

Experience with cost accounting Proficient in

CaseWare, Pastel Partner, and/or Sage Evolution

. Experience with

SARS e-filing

and

payroll

. Advanced

Excel

,

Word

, and

PowerPoint

skills. SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA registration - advantageous.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10000,00 - R12000,00 per month

Experience:

VAT compliance and submissions: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person