Junior Accountant

Mérieux NutriSciences; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to public health as a Junior Accountant in Cape Town! In this role, you'll support financial operations, manage purchase orders, and ensure accuracy in financial records. With a commitment to making food systems safer and healthier, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values diversity and collaboration. This position offers a wonderful opportunity for newly qualified finance professionals to grow and learn in an entrepreneurial environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career!

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Impact on public health initiatives

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or similar is essential.
• Newly qualified individuals eager to learn are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Issuing daily purchase orders and analyzing open orders.
• Processing weekly payments and reconciling supplier invoices.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial Records Management

MS Excel

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Procurement Processes

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Junior Accountant

Cape Town

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Junior Accountant in 7 WARRINGTON ROAD, CLAREMONT, CT, WESTERN CAPE 7708 ZAF. Your mission will be to:

Are you an enthusiastic, analytical-minded individual with above-average organisational skills and a keen interest in finance? A detail-oriented team player who can multi-task and is eager to learn from the best of them? Then we’ve got just the job for you.

What we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualification (3 year) in Finance or similar
• Newly qualified individual who is willing to learn
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records is an added advantage
• Experience with MS Excel and other related accounting software is an added advantage
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to Payment is an added advantage
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

You'll be tasked with:

• Issuing of daily purchase orders
• Analysis of open orders
• Provision of remittances to suppliers
• Process and submission of Weekly payments
• Recon supplier invoices to GRV and PO
• Submit to accountants for raising

The advertised position is an EE position and we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

E-mail CV to [e-mail] by Wednesday, 6 September 2024. Please indicate on your applications “Junior Accountant CT”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

YOUR PROFILE

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or similar
• Newly qualified individual who is willing to learn
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records is an added advantage
• Experience with MS Excel and other related accounting software is an added advantage
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to Payment is an added advantage
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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