Job Overview:
The Junior Accountant will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate
financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with South African
accounting standards and assisting with cost control in a manufacturing environment. The candidate is expected to handle day -to - day accounting tasks independently. This role is ideal for a suitably qualified detail - oriented individual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial record keeping: Capture and reconcile financial transactions, including sales, purchases and expenses in accordance with company processes. Maintain general ledger entries and ensure accuracy of trial balances.
- Reporting: Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Accounts payable and receivable: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including supplier invoices, customer billing and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Compliance: Assist with VAT, and other statutory submissions to SARS. Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
- Payroll assistance: Support payroll processing and statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
- Bank reconciliation: Monitor cash flow and prepare bank reconciliations.
- Audit preparation: Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and schedules.
- Inventory and costing support: Assist in monitoring raw material and finished goods inventory, ensuring accurate costing of products.
- Other: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as and when required.
Minimum Requirements:
- 3-year accounting degree / diploma (e.g. BCOM Accounting)
- 3 years accounting experience.
- Knowledge of South African tax laws and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel).
- Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Strong administrative abilities and skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem - solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
