Junior accountat

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Cape Town-based team. You will process daily accounting transactions and journal entries, perform reconciliations, assist with month-end and year-end reporting, and support VAT submissions.

Strong Excel skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, a BCom in Accounting or equivalent, and, if possible, completed SAIPA articles.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions and journal entries
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Process creditors and debtors’ transactions
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Prepare accruals and prepayments
• Support cashbook processing and reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements
• Provide support to the Finance Manager on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent

SAIPA Articles advantageous

Job description

Job description:

• Process daily accounting transactions and journal entries
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Process creditors and debtors’ transactions
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Prepare accruals and prepayments
• Support cashbook processing and reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements
• Provide support to the Finance Manager on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ of accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Qualification:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Completed SAIPA Articles advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.