Junior Accountant – Midrand

Cocre8; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Junior Financial Accountant to join their dynamic financial team in Johannesburg. This exciting role involves providing essential support in financial tasks, data entry, and report preparation. If you have a keen interest in finance and a strong attention to detail, this opportunity is perfect for you. You will assist in various financial functions, from preparing monthly journals to managing debtors administration. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help the team thrive and succeed in achieving their financial goals.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in a financial assistant or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals, reconciliations, and group VAT returns.
• Assist with financial audits and maintain Fixed Assets Register.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric with mathematics

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

CoCre8 Technology Solutions, based in Midrand, Johannesburg, is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to assist and support various functions within our financial team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing essential assistance in financial tasks, data entry, preparing reports, and ensuring smooth daily operations within the department.

If you have a keen interest in finance, a strong attention to detail, and a passion for helping a team succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Matric with mathematics.
2. Bachelor of Commerce Degree (articles will be an added advantage).
3. 2 – 5 Years experience in a Financial Assistant or similar role.

Additional Skills Required:

1. Experience in an IT company will be advantageous.
2. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
3. Experience in Microsoft Business Central or other financial systems will be an added advantage.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Prepare various monthly journals and reconciliations.
2. Prepare group VAT returns for review.
3. Assist with BEE Audits and reports.
4. Assist with Financial Audits.
5. Maintain Fixed Assets Register on BC, including additions, scrapping, and physical verifications.
6. Assist FM with any financial function in the Finance Department.
7. Debtors Administration: Facilitate account applications and opening of accounts. Distribution of statements and invoices. Monthly debtors reporting and raise alerts of potential problems.
8. General Finance / Business Administration Assistance: Extract delivery notes and other documentation from supplier portals to receipt purchase orders as required. Receipt spares as per purchase orders generated. Resolve any purchase discrepancies with the relevant stakeholders and escalate issues to Management, where necessary.
9. Process monthly billing of service level and maintenance support agreements in line with existing service contracts. Order licensing as required for the above service agreements and send license confirmations to Services for activation. Process SLA renewals based on sales orders received. Process other ad hoc billing as and when required. Provide general assistance to the Finance team as required.

Attention to detail is crucial. Positive attitude and a team player. Willingness to assist beyond own scope of duty. Pro-active and willing to teach others. Able to follow and adhere to processes.

Should you wish to apply for this position, submit your CV to Human Resources via e-mail before 15th April. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. CoCre8 Technology Solutions reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy at any given time.