Junior Accountant

RPO Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a mining company in Johannesburg to find a Junior Accountant. Responsibilities include managing the full accounts receivable cycle and cash flow forecasting. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience, along with strong numeracy and communication skills. Salary range is R300K - R400K per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a related field.
• High numeracy skills essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full accounts receivable cycle.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices submitted to debtors.
• Prepare and review monthly debtor statements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Cash flow forecasting

VAT reconciliation

SAGE 300

Microsoft Office

Education

BCom degree with completed articles

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

RPO Recruitment is partnering with a leading mining company in Johannesburg to find a talented Junior Accountant to join their team of professionals. As a Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle (including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors' reconciliation, updating traffic workbook, and checking letters of credit), full accounts payable cycle, cash flow forecasting, VAT & diesel refunds, completion and SARB submissions, full cashbook processing, and banking functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Invoicing:
   • Submitting local sale invoices to the applicable debtors and ensuring prices are calculated in accordance with signed contracts.
   • Checking and confirming the accuracy of all export invoices on signed contracts (signing as proof of accuracy).
   • Preparing and reviewing monthly debtor statements.
2. Executing payments:
   • Following up to ensure payments are received within debtor terms, with exceptions communicated to direct reports.
   • Submitting all required documentation to banks to confirm incoming funds are released (UCR Number).
   • Processing all receipts from debtors into SAGE 300.
   • Preparing a weekly schedule of expected payments from debtors (cash flow forecast).
3. VAT and Diesel Refunds and SARS Audits:
   • Compiling, reconciling, and submitting VAT 201 returns monthly.
   • Preparing documents for SARS audits.
   • Monitoring receipt of VAT refunds and communicating status to direct reports and CFO monthly.
4. Export and Local Sales:
   • Updating payments on the Traffic Workbook daily.
   • Reviewing Letters of Credit received from debtors for accuracy.
   • Updating monthly sales and costs on the Vessel Reconciliation per shipment.
5. Export Documentation:
   • Ensuring export documentation is endorsed and signed appropriately.
   • Submitting export documentation timely and liaising with traders on requirements.
6. Accounts Payable:
   • Receiving and capturing creditor invoices on Sage 300 daily.
   • Reconciling the non-stock clearing account monthly.
   • Checking reconciliations processed by mine creditor clerks.
   • Loading creditor payments into the banking system.
7. Cashbook Management:
   • Capturing all payments on Sage 300 daily.
   • Checking bank reconciliations against bank statements.
8. Banking:
   • Verifying banking details before loading onto the banking system.
   • Loading payments (international and local) and filing supporting documentation.

Requirements:

• BCom degree with preferable completed articles at a reputable auditing firm.
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a related field.
• Positive attitude, dependable, ethical, and reliable.
• Uphold company values and demonstrate professionalism.
• Disciplined, responsible, and able to work under pressure.
• High numeracy skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Networking skills within and outside the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Valid driver's license (Code 8).

Benefits:

• Salary: R300K - R400K per year

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Apply today by contacting Keegan Wolhuter at RPO Recruitment or via LinkedIn. Visit our website: rporecruitment.us or email your CV to [e-mail].

We will contact suitable candidates within 3 days. If not contacted, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.