Junior Financial Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa is looking for a Data Entry and Maintenance professional to assist in capturing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciliations, compliance with VAT regulations, and supporting audits. An Accounting/Financial Management degree and experience with SYSPRO are required. The role demands strong attention to detail and organizational skills, along with a willingness to support financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a finance department role.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Capturing financial transactions into the accounting system.
• Maintaining organised financial records.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with VAT submissions and ensuring compliance.
• Preparing financial reports and supporting audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality with financial information

Education

Accounting / Financial Management degree

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

Data Entry and Maintenance

• Assisting with the accurate and timely capturing of financial transactions into the accounting system (SYSPRO).
• Maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, both physical and electronic.

Reconciliations

• Reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

VAT and Tax Compliance Support

• Assisting with the preparation of supporting documentation for VAT submissions.
• Understanding basic South African tax principles (VAT, Income Tax) as they relate to daily transactions.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant South African tax regulations under supervision.

Reporting and Analysis

• Assisting with the preparation of basic financial reports, schedules, and summaries.
• Generating reports from the accounting system as required.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant / Financial Manager with ad-hoc financial analysis.

Petty Cash Management

• Managing and reconciling petty cash according to company policy.
• Ensuring proper documentation for all petty cash transactions.

Financial Statement Preparation

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.

Support for Audits

• Providing support for audits by gathering documentation and assisting with audit procedures.

General Administrative Support

• Filing and archiving financial documents.
• Assisting with internal and external audit preparations.
• Performing other ad-hoc administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Preparing regular reports and identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Accounting / Financial Management degree.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS).
• 1–2 years experience in a finance department role.
• SYSPRO experience essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information.