Junior Accountant

Teltonika; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IoT solutions provider seeks a skilled Junior Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include managing transactions, general ledger maintenance, and supporting tax return preparations. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in finance/accounting and 2–3 years of relevant experience. The company offers an attractive salary, medical aid contribution, and numerous employee benefits, including annual leave and volunteering days.

Benefits

20 days Annual Leave + 6 family responsibility days

50% contribution to medical aid

10% provident fund contribution

Group Life benefit

Paid parental benefits

monthly volunteering day

Weekly Uber Eats allowance

Local business travel covered

Referral bonus

Spacious office space

Fresh fruits and snacks in the office

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience with full IFRS, Income Tax Act, and VAT Act.
• SAICA / SAIPA articles completed.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily revenue transactions and ensure compliance.
• Manage monthly expenses and maintain general ledger.
• Handle customer receipts timely and accurately.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support SARS in preparing tax returns and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Junior Accountant based in South Africa to join our team.

You will work with one of the world's leading IoT solutions providers, contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. We offer ambitious finance professionals the opportunity to enhance their expertise, gain exposure to dynamic business operations, and grow within a global technology company.

Daily Responsibilities

• Assist with accurately capturing daily revenue transactions and ensure compliance with IFRS 15 and VAT Act.
• Capturing of expenses in the general ledger and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Apply costing principles per IAS 2 and ensure inventory is recorded accurately and completely in the system.
• Manage customer receipts and ensure payments are cleared on time to ensure completion of sales transactions without delays.
• Handle queries from sales team and suppliers and ensure issues are resolved timeously and satisfactorily.
• Perform general ledger reconciliation as per the stipulated timeframes to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Participate in the budgeting process and assist with forecasts and variance analysis.
• Assist the collection of information as required by SARS and preparing of tax returns to ensure continued compliance with income tax and VAT Act.
• Assist with providing and collecting information for CIPC reporting purposes to ensure the company remains compliant with the company's act.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.
• Filing of company documents: Maintain organized filing system for company documents.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• 2–3 years' experience in a similar accounting role working with full IFRS; Income Tax Act and VAT Act.
• SAICA / SAIPA articles completed.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and strong Excel skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

What We Offer

• 20 days Annual Leave + 6 days family responsibility.
• Teltonika cares about your emotional, physical and future financial well‑being and offers a 50% contribution to medical aid (at a max amount of R…)
• Over and above, we will contribute 10% of your basic salary toward your provident fund.
• Group Life benefit.
• Disability Income benefit.
• Gap cover.
• Paid parental benefit (Maternity, Paternity & Commissioning leave), based on your tenure in the company.
• Benefits above are subject to an employee successfully completing the probation period, the below are applicable from day 1.
• Additional paid day off on a birthday occasion after one year of employment.
• Day every month for volunteering (charity).
• R Weekly Uber Eats allowance for use while working at the office.
• Local Business Travel paid for with Uber.
• A bonus for recommending a friend or acquaintance to work for the company.
• New and spacious office space.
• Frequent fresh fruits in the office + snacks.
• Salary: We appreciate everyone's efforts and experiences, so we offer an attractive salary and commission structure matching your skillset and field expertise.