Junior Accountant

Blue Mercury Financial Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to oversee retail stores and ensure accurate stock counts and banking. The role includes responsibilities like budgeting, financial forecasting, and supporting the CFO with VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have relevant finance qualifications and experience in risk management. This is a full-time position requiring in-person work.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Ability to evaluate financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of retail stores and communicate with staff.
• Assist with VAT returns and financial reports.
• Identify and propose measures to reduce operational costs.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budget management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

The Mercury group is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper or financial controllerYour duties will include the oversight and management for selected retails stores , you will be communicating with the staff employed and ensuring stock counts and banking are correct on a weekly basisYou will work closely with the CFO and assist with vat returns and some financial reportsYou will ensure the stores are running efficiently and there are no stock shortages or issues regarding sales or returns from customersIn your interview the role will be explained in more detailSome duties will includeBudgeting and Forecasting : Budget preparation : Creating and managing budgets for various departments and activities.Financial forecasting : Developing projections for future financial performance.Internal Controls and Risk Management : Establishing and maintaining internal controls : Implementing systems to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.Evaluating financial risks : Identifying and assessing potential financial risks.Other Key Responsibilities : Coordinating audit processes : Team leadership and management : Overseeing accounting staff and managing their performance.Supporting executive decision-making : Providing financial information and analysis to aid in strategic planning.Identifying cost savings : Proposing measures to reduce operational costs.Job Type : Full-timePay : R

• ,00 - R
• ,00 per monthWork Location : In person