An opportunity is available for a Junior Accountant to provide transactional, accounting and administration, support across the Finance function.
The role covers a broad range of daily finance activities, including customer billing, banking, supplier payments, debtors, creditors, fixed assets, capital expenditure and month-end accounting. The successful candidate will support senior members of the Finance team while helping to strengthen financial processes, controls and the effective allocation of responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Prepare monthly customer invoices, rental billing schedules and supporting documentation.
Create and maintain customer accounts on the accounting system.
Ensure invoices are accurate, properly supported and processed within the required deadlines.
Investigate and assist with resolving billing and invoicing queries.
Capture local and international supplier payments on the banking platform.
Process and reconcile bank statements, company credit cards and petty cash transactions.
Maintain accurate supporting records and assist with payment and banking controls.
Prepare monthly debtor and creditor age analyses for management reporting.
Monitor overdue customer accounts and report on the collection of long-outstanding balances.
Assist with debtor and supplier account administration, reconciliations and follow-ups.
Complete supplier credit applications and the required supporting documentation.
Submit capital expenditure requests through the relevant approval platform and close approved requests once completed.
Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation journals.
Assist with fixed asset additions, transfers and disposals.
Maintain complete and accurate supporting records for capital expenditure.
Prepare and process accruals, provisions and other month-end journals.
Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations and supporting accounting schedules.
Assist with month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
Investigate and resolve accounting differences or discrepancies.
Provide general accounting and administrative support to the broader Finance team.
Assist with ad hoc reporting, finance projects and improvements to processes, controls and efficiencies.
Provide support or cover for other Finance team members when required.
Requirements
Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Completed SAIPA articles or other relevant accounting articles advantageous.
Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
Practical exposure to bank reconciliations, journals, debtors, creditors and month-end accounting would be beneficial.
Experience using an ERP or similar accounting system would be advantageous.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team and meet required deadlines.
Benefits
Benefits
Broad, hands-on exposure across the full Finance function.
Opportunity to strengthen technical accounting and commercial finance skills.
Practical involvement in transactional accounting, month-end reporting, fixed assets and capital expenditure.
Support and guidance from experienced finance professionals.
A strong development opportunity for an ambitious, recently qualified or early-career accounting professional.
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