Junior Accountant - Growth in Financial Services

Our client; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services firm in Paarl is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their finance team. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 12 years of experience in the industry. This role offers a professional and dynamic environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 12 years accounting experience preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and basic financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process day-to-day financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

Microsoft Excel

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Xero

Job description

A well-established financial services firm in Paarl is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their finance team. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 12 years of experience in the industry. This role offers a professional and dynamic environment for growth.