Junior Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant in Johannesburg. The role involves data entry of financial transactions into SYSPRO, maintaining records, and support for reconciliations and monthly closings.

The candidate will assist with VAT submissions and basic tax principles, support audits, and help with reports and budgeting. 1–2 years finance experience and IFRS knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Accounting/financial management degree required.
• Knowledge of IFRS advisable.
• 1–2 years experience in finance department role.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain financial transactions in SYSPRO.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheets.
• Support VAT and tax compliance including documentation for submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting / Financial management degree

Tools

Syspro

Job description

About the job Junior Financial Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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

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 finance department role
Syspro experience essential
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information