Cost And Management Accountant

142B31F3-23Be-4B17-8280-93D3391Bb7F3; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Gauteng is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and familiarity with accounting software. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic accounting team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting work experience.
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs.
• Ability to resolve accounts payable and receivable issues.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain financial records.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the accounting department by handling accounts payable and accounts receivable, performing bank reconciliations, assisting with month‑end and year‑end closing, preparing financial statements, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficiency in accounting software, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Analyse financial information and prepare balance sheets and financial statements.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
• Prepare and present the monthly detailed management accounts that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and related schedules with analysis.
• Analyse cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Complete end‑of‑month close procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance.
• Familiarity with software – Sage3- 5 years of accounting work experience.
• Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Resolve accounts payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations.
• Play with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs for.

For more information please contact: Yolande Venter