Junior Accountant

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency based in Johannesburg is looking for an accounting professional to manage full debtors functions and maintain financial records for branches. Candidates must have a completed diploma in accounting and at least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping. Advanced Excel skills and fluency in English are essential. This role requires strong organizational abilities and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team, with additional tasks involving customs documentation for various African branches.

Benefits

15 days paid annual leave

Membership to the Provident Fund after probation

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Full Debtors function for branches as assigned by management.
• Loading of all payments on the banking systems.
• Preparation of customs documents and invoice for stock to African branches.

Skills

Fluent English

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Advanced Excel knowledge

Logical thinking

Numerical competency

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Education

Completed diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The main duties will consist of the following:

• Full Debtors function for branches as assigned by management.
• Loading of all payments on the banking systems.
• Local supplier reconciliations
• Foreign Creditor reconciliations
• Updating and Maintaining of FNB Recipients folders on FNB – in line with Company Policy.
• Square meter report for the Operations Director
• Shipping income and expense report.
• Full accounting function relating to the Zambia branch
• Preparation of customs documents and invoice for stock to African branches (Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique).

Additional Requirements:

• Speak – Read – Write – English fluently.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans will also be beneficial
• A completed diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience (3 years) in accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Advanced Excel knowledge is important, as well as being computer literate in Word and Outlook.
• Must be a logical thinker and numeric competency is non-negotiable.
• Deadline driven; and ability to work independently and within a team
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks effectively
• Professional, reliable, and a strong team player with good communication skills
• Own Transport and living on the East Rand is advantageous.

Additional information:

• Salary increases take place during June of every year
• Work hours are from 08h00-17h00, Mon to Fri.
• A mandatory three-month probation period
• Membership to the Provident Fund is compulsory after the successful completion of the probation period. The contribution rate is 10% of the basic salary per month, which is split 3,5% Employee Contribution and 6,5% Company Contribution.
• There is no medical aid offered.
• Should a13th cheque be offered during December this would be at the sole discretion of Management.
• Company uniform to be worn Mon – Fri (supplied by the company)
• 15 days leave per annum – PAID annual leave is to be taken during the industry shut-down period in December and January. Annual leave can be taken during the year, but it will be unpaid.