Junior Accountant (CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA)

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment firm is looking for a finance professional in Umhlanga Rocks. The role supports daily accounting, month-end reporting, and financial analysis. Ideal for candidates who have completed their articles with SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA and have a BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong attention to detail and good Excel skills are essential. Remuneration is between R25,000 and R30,000 per month, and candidates need a drivers license and own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Completed articles with SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in finance/accounting environment.
• Experience in retail or sales-based environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with month-end reporting including management accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and supplier/customer accounts.
• Monitor daily sales and cashbook transactions.
• Support budget tracking and cost reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Good working knowledge of Excel

Ability to present financial data clearly

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance

Completed Articles SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established company within the retail and sales industry, with a strong focus on operational excellence and financial discipline. The business operates across multiple departments and locations, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities for finance professionals.

This role is ideal for a recently qualified or early-career finance professional who has completed their articles (SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA) and is looking to apply their knowledge in a commercial environment. The successful candidate will support daily accounting tasks, month-end reporting, and financial analysis, while gaining exposure to stock, cost management, and cross-departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with month-end reporting, including management accounts and variance analysis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, suppliers, and customer accounts.
• Monitor daily sales, cashbook, and petty cash transactions.
• Support with budget tracking and department-level cost reviews.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support stock reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with sales and operations teams to verify and align financial data.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance checks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting accuracy.

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Organised and deadline-driven.
• Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Able to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Key Competencies

• Sound understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Good working knowledge of Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Familiarity with stock, sales reporting, and expense controls.
• Ability to interpret and present financial data clearly.
• Exposure to accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or similar.

Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Completed Articles SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA (essential).
• Drivers License & Own Vehicle - Non Negotiable
• 13 years experience in finance/ accounting environment
• Experience in a retail or sales-based environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of month-end processes and statutory compliance.

Remuneration

R25 000 R30 000 per month

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted