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Junior Accountant (AP/AR/Bookkeeping)

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Job Description - Junior Accountant (AP/AR/Bookkeeping)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client in the Real Estate and Property idustry.

They need immediate interim support for about 6 months.

This is a high pressured and high volume environment. So candidates from retail sectors/similar will also be considered.

On-site requirement in Pretoria, HazelwoodBrooklyn area.  Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.


Key Responsibilities

(day-to-day and longer tasks, projects, and define how success will be measured in the role)


  • Process debtors invoices timeously.

  • Follow up on debtor payments and ensure all debtors settle outstanding invoices as per agreed terms.

  • Process monthly inter-company invoices.

  • Update and balance inter-company loan account matrix.

  • Update inter-company debtor and creditor ageings.

  • Process month-end prepayment releases and update prepayment recons.

  • Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations. 

  • Process monthly SARS PAYE filing and payments for entities.

  • Assist with VAT reconciliations.

  • Assist with YE financial audit.


How will success be measured:
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Meeting deadlines



Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualification in Financial Accounting (Advanced diploma or Degree).

  • At least 1 year experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and bookkeeping. 

  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Outlook and SharePoint/OneDrive.

  • Xero Accounting experience will be an advantage.

  • Experience in complex business structures, e.g. divisions/dimensions.

  • Adhere to strict deadlines and be able to perform under extreme pressure.

  • Able to handle high volumes, e.g. invoices, recons, payments, month end processing.

  • Experience in month-end accruals and provisions.  Understand the difference between an accrual and a provision.

  • Experience in annual financial audits.

  • Experience in filing returns on SARS E-filing platform.


Characteristics of the ideal candidate

  • Output driven

  • Attention to detail

  • Continuous learner

  • Good written & verbal communication

  • Team player

  • Results oriented



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