Junior Accountant - Germiston

Route Management; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company based in Johannesburg seeks a Junior Accountant to manage accounting data, prepare financial reports, and ensure accurate invoicing. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, overseeing accounts payable, and preparing VAT reconciliations. This is a full-time in-office position.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze accounting data to assess performance.
• Ensure timely and correct invoicing.
• Prepare and review VAT reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and budgets.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Junior Accountant

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication skills and bilingual proficiency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly committed and willing to go the extra mile
• Problem-solving skills

Description of Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following responsibilities, along with other duties as assigned:

Accounting Functions

• Manage and analyze accounting data to assess performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity, and cash flows
• Prepare accurate yearly budgets by forecasting income and expenditure
• Ensure timely and correct invoicing at the depot; scrutinize and approve job packs following internal procedures
• Conduct weekly analysis of the trial balance to monitor expenditure and make corrections as needed
• Investigate open sales orders and manuals to identify issues
• Process credit notes with proper documentation
• Post labor costs daily
• Maintain order numbers for open jobs in workshops on the WIP valuation report
• Ensure prompt invoicing of completed jobs
• Coordinate stock takes according to schedule and procedures
• Oversee store operations, ensuring proper receiving and issuing procedures
• Investigate stock variances and address them with responsible staff
• Manage stock levels, including slow-moving stock
• Implement systems, policies, and procedures; provide objective feedback
• Engage in continuous professional development related to sector regulations and best practices

Accounts Payable

• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations; review and follow up on discrepancies
• Arrange and process payments and schedules
• Provide weekly summaries of DQ applications, logistics, and inventory levels to management

Cashbook and Petty Cash

• Maintain duty payment schedules including VAT and duty percentages
• Process internet and bank payments, including authorizations
• Review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Follow up on month-end payments and statement receipts

Financial Reporting

• Reconcile monthly loan accounts and prepare related reports
• Record loan transactions through journal entries
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and budgets
• Summarize monthly provisions for bad debts

Statutory

• Prepare and review VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Perform ad hoc tasks such as depot inspections, auditor information retrieval, sales profitability review, and Capex documentation as required