Junior Accountant

Eskort (Pty) Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskort (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Accounting Assistant with a Grade 12 matric and ongoing studies in Accounting/Finance. The role supports month-end journals, reconciliations, and trial balance review, and assists with dimension reports for factory GMs.

Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with SAGE Evolution, QuickBooks or Xero are required. The position involves general admin, CAPEX processing, and management accounts for group companies, with SARS filings and insurance tasks as part of the

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting/Finance or related field is preferred.
• Solid bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end journals, reconciliations and trial balance review.
• Prepare dimension reports and provide feedback to factory General Managers.
• Handle general administration including loading payments and transfers on the online banking platform; post journals in SAGE Evolution.
• Process CAPEX payments and manage related documentation and approvals.
• Assist in compiling management accounts for smaller group companies up to audit readiness.
• VAT, Income Tax and Provisional Tax calculations and submissions (SARS) where applicable.
• Manage insurance claims and related tasks.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Prioritization

Organisational Skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Accounting/Finance degree (in progress)

Tools

SAGE Evolution

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 year’s 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.