Junior Accountant

Spec-Savers Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Spec-Savers Group is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the retail CFO. The role covers licensing and marketing fee calculations, weekly turnover reviews, and preparation of management reports.

You will assist with month-end close, invoicing to stores, VAT returns, and trial balance preparation for Execuspecs, including accounts payable automation initiatives. Requirements include a university degree and 2+ years in accounting, with strong MS Office, especially Excel, and good communication

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare License and Marketing Fee calculations.
• Weekly review of store turnovers and average invoice values; obtain area manager commentary.
• Prepare management reports.
• Assist with month-end closing processes.
• Invoice stores for Leasing, Projects, IT and Marketing.
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance for Execuspecs including VAT return.
• Assist on automation projects such as Accounts Payable Automation using OCR software.
• Calculate store rebates.

Skills

Self-management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

The Junior Accountant will supportthe retail CFO with the following functions:

1. Preparationof License and Marketing Fee calculations

2. Weeklyreview of store turnovers, average invoice values and obtaining commentary fromthe area managers

3. ManagementReport Preparation

4. Assistancewith month end closing processes

6. Invoicingto the stores - Leasing, Projects, IT, Marketing

7. Accountingup to trial balance for Execuspecs including VAT return preparation

8. Assistanceon various automation projects such as Accounts Payable Automation usingOptical Character Recognition Software

9. Storerebate calculations

Necessary Skills:

Self-Management - Attention todetail with ability to see the bigger picture. Self-driven, disciplined andaccountable. Ability to define and analyse a problem, gather necessaryinformation, and draw valid conclusions for problem resolution. Welcoming ofconstructive criticism.

Technical – Knowledge of accountingprinciples.

Technological – Working knowledgeof MS Office Suite. Advanced proficiency in Excel. Ability to become proficientin organization’s various systems.

Interpersonal - Ability to work in a small office environment as part of a team. Ability to positively address customer service concerns. Ability to exercise good judgmentand make sound decisions regarding customer inquiries.

Language - Ability to read, write, and speak fluently inEnglish. Ability to read, write, and speak in other languages desirable.Ability to communicate professionally via all forms of media, both verbal andwritten.

Educational/ExperientialRequirements:

• UniversityDegree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years ofexperience in an accounting environment.
• Experience inaccounts payable and accounts receivable.

PreferredQualifications:

• 2+ years ofexperience in accounting environment