Junior Accountant

Pillango Placements; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Accountant in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, a strong personality for effective debt collection, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include management reports, invoicing, and cash flow planning. A salary of R35k - R40k per month is offered, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with both local & foreign currencies & cash books (USD & ZMW).
• Accounting articles with SAIPA/SAICA would be an advantage.
• Relevant undergraduate qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management reports monthly.
• Invoice preparation and payment follow-up.
• Accounts payable and receivable management.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning.
• Maintain accurate financial transactions.
• Mitigate corrections after deadlines.
• Prepare forecasting/budget schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

Matric (NQF 4)

Certificate in Bookkeeping/Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Junior Accountant needs to have 35 years of experience in accounting , possess a strong personality (particularly for effective debt collection), and be able to adaptable and fit into the collaborative company culture.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management reports monthly
• Preparing Invoices and submitting to customers timeously for payment as well as following up on payments
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist and manage liaisons for annual audits
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Treasury management - daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning
• Maintain transactions from operational system to finance system
• Mitigate any corrections after deadlines
• Forecasting/ budgeting preparation of schedules
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF 4)
• Accounting articles with SAIPA/ SAICA would be an advantage
• Relevant undergraduate qualification would be an advantage
• Certificate in Bookkeeping/ Accounting is essential
• Bookkeeping up to trial balance
• Experience with both local & foreign currencies & cash books (USD & ZMW)
• Verbal/ written communication skills
• Detail orientated & organised
• Adept in prioritising & multitasking with tight deadlines
• Code B drivers & own transport (an inherent requirement of the role)

The proposed salary for the role is R35k - R40k per month. An offer will be market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.