Junior Accountant

Merand Corbett & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a newly qualified individual for a junior accounting role in Cape Town. Responsibilities include issuing purchase orders, reconciling invoices, and processing payments. Candidates should have a diploma in finance, a good understanding of bookkeeping, and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified individual with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records (advantageous).
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to payment (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Issue daily purchase orders.
• Analyse open orders.
• Reconcile supplier invoices to GRV and PO.

Skills

Understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles

Experience with MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

3-year diploma in finance or similar

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

What Our Client is Looking For

• Tertiary qualification (3-year diploma) in finance or similar non-negotiable.
• Newly qualified individual with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records (advantageous).
• Experience with MS Excel and related accounting software (advantageous).
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to payment (advantageous).
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Issue daily purchase orders.
• Analyse open orders.
• Provide remittances to suppliers.
• Process and submit weekly payments.
• Reconcile supplier invoices to GRV and PO.
• Submit reconciliations to accountants for processing.

If you're ready to kick-start your career in accounting and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply NOW!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.