Junior Accounts Administrator

MyCareerCraft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a motivated Junior Accounts Administrator in South Africa to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks and financial reporting. You will help with month-end processes, reconciliations, and processing invoices, while ensuring tax compliance and assisting with audits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with internship or junior accounting exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• Prior internship or junior accounting experience (desirable).
• Understanding of South African tax legislation and accounting standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting monthly management reports and IFRS-aligned financials.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing.
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, banks, and supplier balances.
• Capture supplier invoices, match to POs, and process EFT payments.
• Follow up on customer payments and allocate receipts.
• Compile audit files and provide supporting documents for auditors.
• Assist with VAT calculations and EMP201 submissions.
• Support rollout and testing of new accounting software.
• Report to Financial Manager and collaborate with other departments.
• Maintain high accuracy, time management, and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in a small finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Were looking for a motivated Junior Accounts Administrator to support our finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. The role involves assisting with financial reporting, month-end processes, account reconciliations, and processing invoices. You'll also help ensure tax compliance and support audit activities. Ideal for a recent graduate with a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting monthly management accounts and financial reports aligned with IFRS and internal policies.
• Prepare journal entries and support the full month-end and year-end closing cycles to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, supplier balances, and intercompany transactions.
• Capture supplier invoices, match them to POs or delivery notes, and process payments via EFT.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments, generate customer statements, and allocate receipts accurately.
• Compile audit files, source supporting documents, and provide reconciliations for external auditors.
• Assist with VAT calculations, EMP201 submissions, and other statutory tax requirements.
• Support the rollout and testing of new accounting software or automation tools.
• Report directly to the Financial Manager and work closely with other departments.
• High level of accuracy, time management, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small finance team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• Prior internship or junior accounting experience (desirable).
• Understanding of South African tax legislation and accounting standards is preferred.