Junior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the full Debtors function and reconciliations for various branches. The ideal candidate must possess a diploma in accounting, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans, along with advanced Excel skills, are necessary. Responsibilities include preparing customs documents and managing payments on banking systems. A supportive work environment is provided, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

15 days paid annual leave

Provident Fund membership after probation

Company uniform supplied

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior experience in accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Deadline driven; ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Full Debtors function for branches as assigned by management.
• Loading of payments on the banking systems.
• Local and Foreign Creditor reconciliations.
• Updating and Maintaining of FNB Recipients folders.
• Preparation of customs documents and invoices for stock to African branches.

Skills

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Advanced Excel knowledge

Computer literacy in Word and Outlook

Logical thinking

Numeric competency

Organizational skills

Team player with communication skills

Education

Diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

Main duties

• 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.