Junior Accountant

CVQuest; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Logistics in Germiston is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. You will support accurate and timely financial processing and month-end execution across multiple entities, with a focus on cashbooks, reconciliations, VAT and fixed assets.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Eclipse ERP is a plus and you will collaborate across SA and Botswana operations.

Qualifications

• Matric; Diploma or BCom in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• 1–2 years' accounting experience.
• Experience in transport/logistics is advantageous.
• Experience with Botswana entities and BURS requirements is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work confidently within a multi-entity finance environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Eclipse ERP will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cashbooks across multiple bank accounts and entities.
• Maintain daily cashflow schedules and resolve outstanding items.
• Prepare supplier and statutory payment batches for approval.
• Post month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and GL allocations.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist SARS and BURS compliance.
• Complete balance sheet, debtor, creditor and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end schedules and management accounts preparation.
• Support billing schedules and other reconciliations.
• Provide accounting support across SA and Botswana operations.

Skills

Excel

Multi-entity finance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma or BCom

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Aspen Logistics is looking for a Junior Accountant to join our Finance team in Germiston.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership of key accounting processes. The successful candidate will support accurate and timeous financial processing and month-end execution across multiple entities, with a strong focus on cashbooks, reconciliations, statutory compliance, fixed assets and general ledger integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing daily cashbooks across multiple bank accounts and entities.
• Maintaining daily cashflow schedules and resolving outstanding or reconciling items.
• Preparing supplier and statutory payment batches for approval.
• Preparing and posting month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, interest and depreciation.
• Maintaining amortisation schedules and ensuring accurate GL allocations.
• Preparing VAT reconciliations and assisting with SARS and BURS compliance and submissions.
• Completing balance sheet, debtor, creditor and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, adjustments and monthly depreciation.
• Assisting with month-end schedules and management accounts preparation.
• Supporting billing schedules, financial recoveries and other operational finance reconciliations.
• Providing accounting support across South African and Botswana operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Diploma or BCom in Accounting or Finance – essential
• 1–2 years' accounting experience
• Experience within the transport/logistics industry will be advantageous.
• Experience working with Botswana entities and BURS requirements will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to work confidently within a multi-entity finance environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Eclipse ERP will be beneficial.

What We're Looking For

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• A structured, organised and process-driven approach.
• High levels of integrity and accountability.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across different teams.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.Confidentiality and professionalism.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on greater responsibility.