Junior Accountant

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  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • R20,000-23,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Position: Junior Accountant.Location: Lynwood, Pretoria.Reporting to: Financial Manager.Job Overview:We are seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to become a valuable part of our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and contribute to the financial success of our organisation.As a Junior Accountant, you’ll be an integral part of our finance department, supporting the senior accounting team and playing a pivotal role in maintaining the accuracy of our financial records.Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform accurate and timely bank reconciliations to align financial records with bank statements.
  • Manage account payables, account receivables, including bookkeeping tasks such as processing invoices, vendor payments, and customer payments.
  • Assist Financial Manager in preparing monthly management accounts,
  • Analyse financial data and generate reports providing valuable insights for decision-making.
  • Process monthly journal entries E.g., Payroll, accruals etc.
  • Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation, including Intercompany Accounts.
  • Collaborate with the team to identify areas for system and general ledger enhancements, contributing to process improvements and increased efficiency.
  • Aid in the preparation of regular financial reports for clients, including weekly, monthly, and yearly reports.
  • Engage with other teams within the organization to foster collaboration and improve overall business performance through financial insights and recommendations.
  • Assisting Financial Manager with month end closure.
  • Support the Financial Manager in the external audit process.
Qualification and Experience Requirements:
  • Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar roles.
  • Ability to create logical and thorough financial reports.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Xero.
  • MS Excel Advanced (Non-negotiable)
Skills and Attributes Requirements:
  • Unwavering attention to detail.
  • Analytical skills and ability to handle complex financial data.
  • Strong mathematical and calculative ability
  • Ability to create logical and thorough financial reports.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Effectively interpret analysis performed and decipher information.
  • Exceptional understanding of Financial Statements.
  • High pressure tolerance.
  • Deadline driven.
  • Adaptability to fast-moving and high-performance environment.

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