Junior Accountant

Maneshez solutions services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior accountant with a keen analytical mind and exceptional organizational skills. In this dynamic role, you will analyze financial information, prepare balance sheets, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact financial reporting and organizational success. If you are a critical thinker with a passion for numbers, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in math.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information and prepare balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and assist in financial audits.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and complete end of month close procedures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are looking to hire a junior accountant with an analytical mind and fantastic organizational skills.

Junior accountants are expected to be detail oriented, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines. To ensure success, Junior accountants should be critical thinkers, proficient in math and accurate with a solid understanding of account and financial reporting principles and practices.

Top candidates will have outstanding report writing skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Junior Accountant Responsibilities:

1. Analyze financial information and prepare balance sheets.
2. Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets.
3. Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures, and federal and state regulations.
4. Resolve account payable and receivable issues or queries.
5. Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, check and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices.
6. Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
7. Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
8. Prepare income tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.
9. Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
10. Complete end of month close procedures.