Junior Accountant

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Accountant. This role involves managing financial tasks such as data entry, invoice analysis, and supplier reconciliation, along with providing administrative support. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong English communication skills are essential, and the role may involve interaction with international service providers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in similar role.
• Knowledge in financial accounting and full office support.
• South African national or valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duties including data entry and petty cash management.
• Maintain cash flow template and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Provide administrative support for accounting processes.

Skills

Fluency in English

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Job description

Our Junior Accountant will have the following responsibilities :

Finance responsibilities

• Perform general duties including, but not limited to, data entry, petty cash management, assist on bank reconciliation.
• Analysis and booking of invoices to be completed for payment.
• Complete and compile Cash flow template.
• Be in a daily contact with the departments to ensure PO’s and request of payment are consistent with Group policy and procedures to ensure accuracy;
• Reconcile suppliers accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports, payment execution and monitoring payment status.
• Provide administrative support in documentation of accounting processes and all other accounting documentation.
• Liaise with service providers for accounting, tax and payroll.
• Assisting other staff with any accounting or financial support relating to the projects being undertaken by the Group.
• Perform ad-hoc work or support as required by Manager(s).
• Preparation of payment instructions for local and foreign service providers, group entities;
• Bank reconciliation and monitoring on a monthly basis;
• Preparation of the documents for tax declarations;
• Administrative : Maintenance of files and records relevant to corporate secretary.

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Education and Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role.
• Knowledge and experience in administrative, financial accounting and full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance.
• South African national or valid work permit for South Africa.
• Fluency in English and is mandatory, knowledge of other local languages and French is a plus.

Required Soft Skills

• Self-starter, quick learner, takes initiative and ownership, eager to learn new things.
• Strong written and verbal skills, as well as effective communication.
• Excellent skills in MS Office programs.
• Team player.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capacity to manage and prioritize time and multiple tasks efficiently, especially when operating under pressure or deadlines;
• Willing to receive and accept feedback, as well as giving constructive criticism to peers.