Department of TuksSport - Junior Accountant

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its dynamic team. This full-time position involves financial administration, including invoicing, reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Accounting and at least three years of experience in financial administration, with proficiency in Sage Pastel and ERP Finance Systems. This role offers a comprehensive remuneration package and the opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a leading educational institution. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, we encourage you to apply before the closing date.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Financial Administration required.
• Proficient in IFRS and VAT regulations.
• Experience with Sage Pastel and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial administration tasks including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Providing financial management support to TuksSport department.

Skills

Financial Administration

Sage Pastel

IFRS

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Data Capturing

ERP Finance Systems

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

National Diploma in Accounting

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Pastel

ERP Finance Systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

UP Professional and Support

POSITION: JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

CONTRACT: FULL-TIME FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Financial administration is not limited to processing journal transfers, advances, claims, and requisitions.
• Invoicing of clients and reconciliation of debtors' age analysis,
• Preparation of monthly financial statements,
• Providing financial management support to the TuksSport department
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related qualification, should have accounting as a module
• 3 years of experience in Financial Administration
• 1 year of experience with Sage Pastel
  
  

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Relevant principles and procedures
• Proficient knowledge of IFRS
• Proficient knowledge of Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Proficient in data capturing
• Proficient technical competency of Sage Pastel
• Proficient technical competency of ERP Finance Systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Telephone & communication skills (English)
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe & Internet, and e- mail
  
  

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of experience in Financial Administration
• 1 year of experience within a tertiary education environment using ERP Finance Systems
  
  

Please note this position includes an all-inclusive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, qualification, and experience.

The incumbent will be appointed on a fixed-term contract with the necessary performance clauses clearly stipulated.

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications, and certificates,
• Certified ID and driver’s license,
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 13 May 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Tiisetso Malapane, Tel: [phone] for inquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

No applications for the position will be considered in the absence of submission of a valid South African identity document or a valid work permit in terms of which employment in the vacant position is authorized.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.