Junior Accountant

Pepkor Lifestyle; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their finance team in Sandton, South Africa. The role involves assisting in financial report preparation, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and should be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity for growth within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Bookkeeping experience in Retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements.
• Prepare account reconciliation and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Numerical reasoning

Financial analysis

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Job description

Introduction

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. The Junior Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant to assist in managing the company's financial accounts and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be eager to learn and grow within the role.

Job Description

To complete profit and loss statements timeously and correctly for the relevant Division by processing all relevant financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements and reports
• Prepare account reconciliation
• Report on Variances
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
  
  

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
• MS Office proficiency - Microsoft Excel and Financial Systems essential
• Financial and Accounting policies, principles and procedures
• Bookkeeping experience within a Retail environment
  
  

Competency Requirements For The Position

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Numerical reasoning
• Analysis and judgement
• Adhering to principles and values
• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Analysing
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Writing and reporting
• Learning and researching
• Planning and organising
• Adapting and responding to change