Jnr Financial Accountant

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in Gauteng is looking for an experienced finance professional to join a dynamic team. The role emphasizes trial balance management, invoice processing, and involvement in audit preparations. Candidates must have completed their SAICA articles and possess strong attention to detail. Previous experience in cross-border finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA articles are non-negotiable.
• Familiar with cross-border or multi-entity accounting environments.
• 1-3 years post-article experience in a similar junior accounting/bookkeeping role.

Responsibilities

• Handle full trial balance function.
• Process customer and supplier invoices accurately.
• Capture bank transactions and manage petty cash.
• Prepare payment batches across banks.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Reconcile intercompany loan accounts.
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end processes.
• Support the senior finance team in daily functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Completed SAICA articles

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

If you're sharp with detail, experienced in cross-border or multi-entity environments, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced finance team - this could be your next step. The role offers hands-on involvement across trial balance, reconciliations, and financial period-end processes, with clear exposure to international operations.

Ideal candidates will have completed their SAICA articles and be looking to build their commercial finance career in a role that requires both precision and initiative. Immediate availability or short notice periods are highly advantageous.


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Duties:

• Full Trial Balance function
• Accurate processing of customer and supplier invoice
• Bank transaction capturing and petty cash management
• Preparation and processing of payment batches across banks
• Maintenance and updating of the fixed asset register
• Reconciliation of intercompany loan account
• Assistance with audit preparation and financial year-end processes
• Supporting senior finance team in daily functions

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Completed SAICA articles (non-negotiable)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance (advantageous)

Experience:

• Exposure to cross-border or multi-entity accounting environments
• Familiarity with audit preparation and year-end reporting
• 1–3 years post-article experience in a similar junior accounting/bookkeeping role (preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy under pressure
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage) and MS Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a finance team

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