Junior Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the human resources sector is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have an accounting diploma and at least 3 years of experience, with proficiency in Pastel and MS Office. This role involves supporting the accounting department and ensuring accuracy in financial records.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Pastel is required.

Responsibilities

• Recording financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconciling bank statements and managing accounts payable.
• Assisting with financial audits and preparing reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

General Administrative Support

Education

Accounting diploma or similar qualification

Tools

Pastel

MS Office

Job description

Reference:

10394 SJ

Consultant:

Sone Johnson

Job Description:

1. Bookkeeping: Recording financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, and general entries/journals.
2. Reconciliation: Processing and reconciling bank accounts, credit card accounts, petty cash, and other accounts to ensure accuracy.
3. Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable: Managing accounts payable by processing and paying invoices. Managing accounts receivable by generating invoices and following up with clients on unpaid bills.
4. Bank Statement Reconciliation: Reconciling bank statements to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and balances match the bank statements received from financial institutions.
5. Accounts Payable: Processing invoices, verifying expenses, ensuring timely bill payments, and performing monthly reconciliations.
6. Accounts Receivable: Invoicing customers, tracking payments, sending monthly statements, following up on payments, and monthly reconciliations.
7. Audit Support: Assisting with financial audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and answering auditor questions.
8. General Administrative Support: Supporting the accounting department with filing, data entry, and answering phones.
9. Fixed Asset Management: Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and recording monthly depreciation.
10. VAT Reconciliation: Preparing monthly VAT reconciliations.
11. Financial Reporting: Assisting the financial manager in preparing monthly and yearly reports.
12. Payments: Loading local and foreign supplier payments on the bank.
13. Software Experience: Pastel.

Qualifications:

• Accounting diploma or similar qualification, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Pastel.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If registered, forward your CV and reference number to your current consultant to avoid duplication.
• We reserve the right to interview only selected candidates.
• If no feedback is received within 30 days of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.