Junior Accountant

MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human development organization in Potchefstroom is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their Finance Department. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of accounting experience. The role involves processing invoices, analyzing financial data, and assisting with annual stock takes. The successful applicant will need strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and the ability to effectively communicate in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting experience (internships or entry-level positions).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices for outgoing shipments.
• Resolving customer queries regarding invoices and statements.
• Assisting with Annual Stock Take.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills (English, Afrikaans)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant to join our team's Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The Junior Accountant will be responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, including preparing financial reports, analyzing financial data, and reconciling bank statements.

Responsibilities

• Processing of invoices for all outgoing shipments
• Processing credit notes
• Allocating payments to customer accounts
• Resolving customer queries regarding invoices and statements
• Sending customer statements by the due date
• Processing all spares orders received from customers and printing corresponding pick slips for the warehouse staff
• Processing Purchase Orders and sending it to Suppliers for Inventory/Buyout items as well as for Opex
• Receiving and reviewing all Employee Credit Card Expense Reports
• Processing all Employee transactions on Sage
• Following up on missing invoices/slips from Employees
• Submitting deductions to the Finance Manager for payroll purposes
• Adhering to revenue recognition rules
• Assisting with Annual Stock Take
• Supporting senior accountants and financial managers with day-to-day tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 2 years of accounting experience (internships or entry-level positions)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication (English and Afrikaans)
• Excellent interpersonal skills

If you meet the requirements and are looking to kickstart your career, we encourage you to apply for the Junior Accountant position.