Junior Accountant

Lmp Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable label and printing group in Germiston is seeking a young Accountant to manage financial statements, reconciliations, and budget preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and must be an expert in Excel. Responsibilities include processing invoices, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Record and verify daily financial transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual vs. budget performance and report variances.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and customer invoices.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and handle collections as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting department as needed.

Skills

Expert Excel user

Advanced Excel user

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Syspro ERP

Job description

A reputable label and printing group based in Germiston are looking for a young Accountant to join their team.

Own vehicle required.

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Support the month-end and year-end close process.

Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Record and verify daily financial transactions

Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and customer invoices.

Follow up on outstanding invoices and handle collections as needed.

Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Monitor actual vs. budget performance and report variances.

Assist with internal and external audits.

Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems.

Provide administrative support to the accounting department as needed.

EXPERT Excel user

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point),Adobe Reader, Advanced Excel user; Syspro ERP