Graduate Junior Accountant

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Exposure to comprehensive accounting

Support for professionalQualifications

Collaborative online team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking detail-oriented Graduate Junior Accountants to join their finance team in a fully remote role. This is an excellent opportunity for recent accounting graduates to gain practical experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance, contributing to the organization from afar.

You will support the accounting department in various functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations while developing your professional skills in a digitally enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of GAAP or IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking detail-oriented and motivated Graduate Junior Accountants to join their finance team, offering a fully remote working model. This is an excellent opportunity for recent accounting graduates to gain practical experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance. You will support the accounting department in various functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to developing their professional skills in a supportive, digitally enabled environment, contributing to the financial health and integrity of the organization from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, crucial for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for professional growth.
• Fully remote work arrangement, promoting work-life integration.
• Exposure to comprehensive accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Support for professional qualifications (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA articles).
• A collaborative and supportive team environment accessible online.