Junior Accountant

COREcruitment Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 312,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Junior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, process and reconcile transactions, and support regulatory compliance. You will assist with month-end closes, reconciliations, and reporting while liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

We require at least 3 years of accounting experience, solid Excel skills, and SA tax/VAT knowledge.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting or a related field.
• Postgraduate (Hons/Masters) qualification would be considered advantageous.
• At least three (3) years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Expert knowledge on South African Tax and VAT legislation.
• Previous exposure to point-of-sale reconciliations and high-volume transactions.

Responsibilities

• Performing finance related administrative duties as required.
• Capture supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously.
• Check invoices against purchase orders, delivery records and required approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the creditors ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment schedules and supporting documentation for approval.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, stores and internal departments to resolve account queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and follow approved verification procedures for banking detail changes.
• Assist with month-end creditors reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare journals and supporting schedules for month-end reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain organised financial records.
• Liaise with outlets, suppliers and internal departments to resolve accounting queries.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Reconciliations

Accounts payable/creditors

Tax & VAT knowledge

Education

Diploma/degree in Accounting

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

New opportunity for an experienced finance professional as Junior Accountant with an exciting hospitality group - to be based in the Southern Suburbs.

Successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, process & reconcile financial transactions, assist with financial reporting, & support compliance with applicable South African accounting standards & regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing finance related administrative duties as required.
• Capture supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously.
• Check invoices against purchase orders, delivery records and required approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the creditors ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment schedules and supporting documentation for approval.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, stores and internal departments to resolve account queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and follow approved verification procedures for banking detail changes.
• Assist with month-end creditors reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare journals and supporting schedules for month-end reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain organised financial records.
• Liaise with outlets, suppliers and internal departments to resolve accounting queries.
• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate (Hons/Masters) qualification would be considered advantageous.
• At least three (3) years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• A sound understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Expert knowledge on South African Tax and VAT legislation.
• Previous exposure to point-of-sale reconciliations and high-volume transactions.

Salary Package: R28000 - R30000 CTC

Junior Accountant • Cape Town, City of Cape Town, South Africa