Junior Accountant

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

Job summary

Eskort (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng Irene seeks a detail‑oriented accounting support professional to assist with management reporting, reconciliations, and general administration. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS 365 is essential.

A matric and tertiary accounting studies are required, with exposure to SAGE Evolution and other accounting software. The role is based on site in Irene, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Tertiary qualification or studying Towards a degree in Accounting/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Management Reporting: Assist with month end journals, reconciliations and trial balance review.
• Dimension Reports: Accurately report and provide feedback to factory General Managers.
• General Administration: Load payments, transfers, beneficiaries on online banking; capture/post journals in SAGE Evolution.
• CAPEX: Issue CAPEX numbers, load CAPEX payments, filing, import machinery from abroad, LOC applications, load foreign payments/beneficiaries.
• Management Accounts: Compile management accounts of smaller group companies up to auditing.
• SARS: VAT, Income Tax and Provisional Tax calculations and submissions.
• Insurance: Manage insurance claims and related tasks.
• Quantum Lean: Manage Lean benchmarks and delegate tasks.
• Adhoc Tasks: Assist with audit related tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Excel

MS 365 Office

Communication

Prioritisation

Organisation

Deadline pressure

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.