Junior Accountant

Chugach TS; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent e-commerce pet supply service in South Africa is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Administrator. The ideal candidate will manage financial administration and play a key role in supporting the Head of Finance while ensuring compliance with financial processes. Essential qualifications include a Finance Degree or Diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience. A love for pets and adaptability are vital for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in accounting and finance activities.
• Proficiency with SARS filings and basic tax administration.
• Excellent computer skills with a natural affinity for new digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial administration for the retail business.
• Prepare company payments with assistance from the CEO & Head of Finance.
• Review payroll in collaboration with HR for compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Solutions-oriented

Adaptability to change

Education

Finance Degree or Diploma

Tools

Sage

Syspro

Acumatica

Job description

Overview

Pet Heaven is South Africa's leading online pet food and supplies delivery service. We stock a wide range of premium products from top quality local and international brand name suppliers, including pet food, treats and other pet accessories. Our goal is to make pet parenting easy, with the same love, loyalty and humility pet parents receive daily from their pets.

We seek an enthusiastic candidate to help scale our business and continue our journey of innovation. Reporting to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and financial administration for the group's retail business.
• Support for the Head of Finance on financial accounting, reconciliations, and financial administration of the main online retail business as well as retail stores.
• Supervision of Creditors Clerks
• Month-end processing and Journal entries.
• Cash management assistance including assistance with preparation of bank reconciliations and bank allocations.
• Payments administration, including preparation of daily/weekly payments for release by CEO & Head of Finance.
• Assistance with review of monthly creditor reconciliations & Loading of monthly creditor payments on bank.
• SARS administration including VAT, PAYE and UIF.
• Payroll review and reconciliations in collaboration with HR, ensuring accurate monthly submissions and compliance.
• Record retention.
• Assisting with external audit facilitation.
• Innovation and improvement of accounting processes using modern accounting tools and systems in a data-rich organisation.
• Any other ad-hoc duties required from time to time.

Attributes

• Must love Pets!
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to inform decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problem
• Ability to manage priorities according to clear prioritization and structured planning
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Passionate about the industry and the potential of e-commerce

Qualifications and experience

• Finance Degree or Diploma
• 1 - 3 years of working experience within the Accounting and Finance function & physically performing accounting activities (Reconciliations, journal entries, data uploads and matching).
• Excellent computer skills and natural affinity for new digital tools and systems.
• Experience managing people.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial process, daily finance tasks, reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Proficiency with SARS filings and basic tax administration - VAT, Income Tax.
• Experience with modern ERP systems - Sage, Syspro, Acumatica
• Good verbal and electronic communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be able to multitask.