Junior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading finance company in Gauteng is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have an accounting diploma along with experience in bank reconciliations and foreign currency transactions. Responsibilities include daily reconciliations, month-end reports, and ensuring accurate data entry within the accounting system. Proficiency in Excel is essential. This is a great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in Bank Reconciliations.
• Reconciliation experience (1‑3 years).
• Exposure to MS Suite and understanding accounting Systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Resolve reconciliation items within 48 hours SLA agreement.
• Provide insight / summary reports on a daily / weekly / monthly basis as required.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system.

Skills

Attention to details

Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices

Familiarity with any financial software

Proficiency in Excel and pivot tables

Education

Accounting Diploma and/or experience in Accounting

Accounting Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job title: Junior Accountant

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: December 20

Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Junior Accountant in the Financial Operations sphere to join our finance team.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with a strong background in accounting, analysis, and reconciliation, particularly in managing foreign currency transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reconciliations and Accuracy

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Resolve reconciliation items within 48 hours SLA agreement.
• Maintain high-quality and up-to-date supporting documents.
• Address team queries (FinOps related) within 24 hours SLA agreement.
• Provide insight / summary reports on a daily / weekly / monthly basis as and when required.

Reporting and Analysis

• Complete, upload, and certify month‑end reconciliations by the 3rd business day of each month.
• Respond to month-end reconciliation queries within 1 business day.
• Perform regular trend and cost analysis on the accounts to identify discrepancies and variances, enabling management to make informed, data‑driven decisions.

Systems, Processes, and Controls

• Ensure the accounting system functions effectively to support timely reporting.
• Maintain and store all journal supporting documentation on the shared drive.

Data Management

• Save all work on OneDrive to mitigate the risk of data loss.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system.
• Verify all data for consistency and accuracy before sharing or distribution.

Minimum Requirements

Non‑Negotiable Educational Requirements

• Accounting Diploma and/or experience in Accounting.
• Experience in Bank Reconciliations.
• Reconciliation experience (1‑3 years).
• Exposure to MS Suite, Excel and understanding accounting Systems.

Data Capturing

• Attention to details.
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices.

Preferred Educational Requirements

• Accounting Degree.

Non‑Negotiable Experience

• Familiarity with any financial software.
• Proficiency in Excel and pivot tables.