Junior Consultants / Accountants

Akhile Management and Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking a candidate with 2-3 years of experience in accounting for project support in the Public Sector. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and possess strong Microsoft Office skills. Responsibilities include asset management, financial reporting, and compliance management. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. An opportunity to contribute to significant projects in municipal finance awaits you.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years work experience in an accounting or a similar role.
• Provide a minimum of 3 references.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver on project activities in the Public Sector / Municipal Finance Sector.
• Asset Management.
• Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting.
• Local Government Revenue Management processes.
• GRAP Implementation and Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements.
• mSCOA Implementation and Management.
• General MFMA Implementation and Compliance.
• Preparations of reports and presentations.
• Manage and maintain compliance documents.
• Analyse and provide input on improving systems.
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent command of the English language

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting (NQF 7)

Job description

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 3 years work experience in an accounting or a similar role;

Bachelors degree in Accounting (NQF 7)

Provide a minimum of 3 references.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate would be expected to fulfil the below responsibilities : Support and deliver on project activities in the Public Sector / Municipal Finance Sector in the following domains :

• Asset Management;
• Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting;
• Local Government Revenue Management processes;
• GRAP Implementation and Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements;
• mSCOA Implementation and Management;
• General MFMA Implementation and Compliance;
• Preparations of reports and presentations;
• Manage and maintain compliance documents as required;
• Make use of Akhile systems and applications, as needed;
• Analyse and provide input on improving Akhile systems;
• Know and understand key personnel (both external and internal) and understand the organisations vision, values, aims and objectives;
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks from time-to-time; and
• Any other relevant tasks.

SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams);
• Excellent command of the English language (verbal and written);
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills (well organised);
• Be accurate, systematic and display attention to detail;
• Take initiative and have problem solving skills;
• Be trustworthy and honest; and
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

NOTE

Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.