Finance Graduate

Mimecast; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company seeks a Finance Graduate to join their regional accounting team in Johannesburg. The role involves processing accounts payable, ensuring statutory compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls. Ideal candidates should possess a BCom Accounting Degree and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities within a methodical working style.

Qualifications

• Completed BCom Accounting Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry of supplier invoices.
• Prepare and post accruals and prepayments.
• Conduct daily reconciliations and journal entries.

Skills

Methodical

Diligent

Accurate

Problem Solving

Integrity

Education

BCom Accounting Degree

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Graduate to join our South African regional accounting team. The role is responsible for a broad range of duties primarily for effective and accurate processing within the accounts payable function, statutory compliance, maintenance of a strong internal control environment and business support.

What You’ll Do

• Ensuring the accurate data entry of supplier invoices against Purchase Orders
• Applying the correct tax code to supplier invoices
• Requesting supplier statements
• Ensure all invoices/expenses are entered and authorised before scheduled multi office payment runs
• Preparing and posting accrual and prepayments and ad hoc journals in relation to accounts payable
• Processing of business-related expenses and auditing receipts for all expense claims
• Ensuring accurate cost allocation of all Travel & Entertainment expenses
• Cover for processing/allocating payments
• Other ad hoc accounting duties as required including cover during periods of high-workloads and absences.
• Cashbooks – daily recons and journals
• Raising of monthly intercompany journals
• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolution of action items
• Fixed Assets
• Monthly preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Preparation and analysis of cashflow monitor Actuals
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Methodical, diligent, accurate and accountable
• Knowledge of Debit and Credit entries for manual journals
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Protect the confidentiality of staff and our vendors
• Works to a high level of integrity.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise
• Proactive with problem solving skills
• Adhere to and maintain strong internal controls
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed BCom Accounting Degree
  
  

DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.