Junior Accountant

Pty; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gqeberha is looking for a motivated Junior Accountant to support the finance department. The role involves processing bank statements, preparing financial reports, and maintaining organized records. Candidates should have a finance/accounting qualification and 1–2 years of experience. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of SAGE are advantageous. This position is an excellent opportunity for gaining valuable experience in a vital area of finance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process daily bank statements and maintain supplier age analysis.
• Prepare journals and capture related financial files weekly.
• Review monthly reconciliations and prepare VAT working papers.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant finance/accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Introduction

Swissbuild is seeking a Junior Accountant to support our finance department with daily, weekly, and monthly financial tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience and contribute to a vital area of our business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily: Process daily bank statements and import FNB bank statements, validate and investigate bank charges, maintain supplier age analysis (local & foreign) and resolve discrepancies, ensure correct application of open-match items and report variances, raise fixed assets and process related invoices, conduct VAT capture checks and sign-offs, process supplier invoice for payments, follow up on minor discrepancies in supplier or customer accounts.
• Weekly: Prepare and capture journals and related financial files, process BOP payments (foreign and SADC), review creditor reconciliations and trip / sales rep expenses, manage AlBaraka bank trade deal entries, prepare bank pack file and offer to purchase for foreign finance deals, review supplier accounts and highlight pending or disputed payments.
• Monthly: Review monthly reconciliations and creditor files, prepare VAT working papers, maintain fleet management reconciliations, compile reports for management pack presentations, reconcile corporate card statements, liaise with external accountants, complete new supplier requisitions in SAGE, perform various ad hoc duties as needed, assist in preparing monthly trial balances, income statements, and balance sheets, reconcile all gender ledger accounts, maintain organized financial records for easy retrieval.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Relevant finance / accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (SAGE advantageous)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Package & Remuneration

R th Cheque