Junior Accountant

Eskort; Irene; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskort requires an accounting professional to support financial operations at our Irene/ Gauteng site. You will handle month-end journals, reconciliations and trial balances, and prepare management reports for factory leadership.

The role involves CAPEX administration, SARS tax calculations, and maintaining accounting systems like SAGE Evolution with Excel proficiency. Ability to prioritize and work under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) completed.
• Tertiary qualification or current studies in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience in a financial environment with creditors and debtors.

Responsibilities

• Month-end journals, reconciliations and trial balance review.
• Prepare dimension reports and provide feedback to factory General Managers.
• Load payments, transfers and beneficiaries on online banking; post journals in SAGE Evolution.
• Manage CAPEX numbers and payments; assist with LOC applications and import payments.
• Compile management accounts for smaller group companies up to audit.
• Calculate and submit VAT, Income Tax and Provisional Tax (SARS).
• Manage insurance claims and related administration.
• Oversee Quantum Lean benchmarks and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Assist with adhoc tasks and audit-related work.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tertiary qualification or studying towards degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAGE

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

JOB ROLE REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 (Matric Certificate). Tertiary Qualification or studying towards a degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience in a financial environment including exposure in creditors and debtors. 2 or more years experience in Accounting.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws, and regulations. Experience with Accounting Software (e.g SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero etc.).

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Established proficiency in Microsoft 365 office suite with an emphasis on MS Excel. Effective communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to prioritize work and very good organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

JOB ACTIVITIES:

• 1. Management Reporting
  Assist with month end journals, reconciliations and trial balance review.
• 2. Dimension Reports
  Accurate reporting and feedback to factory General Managers.
• 3. General Administration
  Assist with loading payments, transfers, beneficiaries on the online banking platform,
  Capture/post journals on SAGE Evolution.
• 4. CAPEX
  Issue CAPEX numbers, load CAPEX payments, filing, import machinery bought from foreign countries, apply for LOC application, load Foreign payments and beneficiaries.
• 5. Management Accounts
  Compile management accounts of smaller group companies up until auditing level.
• 6. SARS
  VAT, Income Tax and Provisional Tax calculations and submissions.
• 7. Insurance
  Manage insurance claims and the administration of any insurance related tasks.
• 8. Quantum Lean
  Management of Quantum Lean Benchmarks and delegation of the tasks related.
• 9. Adhoc Tasks
  Any adhoc tasks as communicated by Account Section Supervisor / Group Financial Manager.
  Assisting with audit related tasks.