Accountant

Our client; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services firm in Paarl is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their finance team. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 12 years of experience in the industry. This role offers a professional and dynamic environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 12 years accounting experience preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and basic financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process day-to-day financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

Microsoft Excel

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Xero

Job description

Our client is a well-established company in the financial services sector providing a range of investment and advisory solutions. They are looking for a Junior Accountant to join their finance team in Paarl. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who wants to grow their accounting career in a professional dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and process day-to-day financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Prepare and post journal entries .
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations .
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements .
• Liaise with auditors during annual audits .
• Ensure compliance with company policies accounting standards and relevant legislation (e.g. IFRS Companies Act).
• Assist with VAT PAYE and other statutory submissions .
• Provide ad hoc accounting and administrative support to the finance team.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• 12 years accounting experience preferably within the financial services industry (e.g. investments insurance asset management).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and basic financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting software such as Pastel Sage or Xero .
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality .

Advantageous

• Studying toward a professional accounting qualification (SAIPA SAICA or similar).
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting in financial services.
• Experience assisting with audit preparation or management reporting .

Personal Attributes

• Reliable self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Professional and well-organised approach to work.

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Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Recouncilation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1