Junior Accountant

Sanlam Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Group is seeking a Junior Accountant for MiWay, a direct financial services company. The ideal candidate will manage accounts payable and receivable, process journal entries, and assist in financial reporting. You will contribute to ensuring compliance with accounting standards while furthering your career in a dynamic, opportunity-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years related experience required.
• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, SAIPA, CIMA) preferred.
• Proven experience as a junior accountant or bookkeeper.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical acumen

Problem-solving

Organizing abilities

Education

Degree or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Who are we? MiWay is a direct financial services company.

We are passionate about service excellence, convenience, and offering our clients superior value products.

Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella - all managed online. We believe that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way - free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the "what-ifs" of the world.

Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability, and Attitude.

The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay's core values!

Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect, and look for solutions, not problems?

If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or Diploma with up to 2 years related experience.

What will make you successful in this role? Result Areas

1. Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded and ensure the integrity of all accounts.
2. Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
3. Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
4. Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
5. Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records, etc.

as assigned.

1. Update financial data in databases to ensure that information is accurate and immediately available when needed.
2. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
3. Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
4. Assist with other accounting projects.
5. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
6. Assist with audits, tax filings, and other financial compliance requirements.
7. Provide support and guidance to departments on financial matters.
8. Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, policies, and regulations.
9. Other ad hoc related matters.

Requirements

• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, SAIPA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience as a junior accountant and/or bookkeeper
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and financial reporting standards
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Integrity and ethical behavior in financial management
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow in role.
• Innovative and willing to improve and make things better.

Knowledge

• IFRS and GAAP
• Tax acts (VAT and Income Tax)
• Short-term insurance act and regulations
• Reporting tools
• JD Edwards General Ledger
• Best Practices
• Integrity
• Accountability and responsibility
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Decision making
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Adaptability to changing environments
• Dealing with confidential information
• Change management
• Project management

Knowledge and Skills

• Financial planning and recommendations
• Reporting
• Financial Information Processing
• Personal Attributes
• Action-oriented - Contributing independently
• Financial acumen - Contributing independently
• Optimizes work processes - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
• Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees.

We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development, and achieving great things.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realize their worth.

Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Being resilient - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached.

The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Deadline to apply : 17 June.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed.

MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity.

This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.