Junior Accountant

Oza Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to support the accounting department by managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least one year of experience in accounting. Familiarity with Sage software is preferred. This role offers a great opportunity to grow in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 1 year of accounting work experience expected.
• Familiarity with accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monthly closings.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Financial analysis

Compliance knowledge

Budget preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related Finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the accounting department by handling accounts payable and accounts receivable, performing bank reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end closing, preparing financial statements, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial information and prepare balance sheets
• Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures
• Resolve accounts payable and receivable issues or queries
• Accurately perform daily reconciliationsply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs for financial statements
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation
• Prepare and present the monthly detailed management accounts that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and related schedules with analysis
• Analyse cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Complete end-of-month close procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related Finance
• Familiarity with software – Sage
• 1 year of accounting work experience

For more information please contact : Siphokazi August