Junior Financial Accountant

Ogilvy South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Financial Accountant to support the month-end close process and assist the Financial Accountant with various reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess Grade 12 with Accounting and strong skills in Excel. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 with Accounting as a subject.
• Previous experience as a Junior Accountant or in a similar role is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for assigned companies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Assist with preparation and filing of company secretarial documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Minimum Grade 12 with Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Head Office Finance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process for a portfolio of smaller companies, assisting the Financial Accountant with various reconciliations and journal entries, and providing administrative support for company secretarial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close Process: Prepare and post journal entries for assigned companies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and reports.
• Assist with month end reporting submission.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end tasks.
• Assist with month end cross charges.

• Financial Accounting Support: Assist the Financial Accountant with bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting tasks.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

• Company Secretarial Assistance: Assist with the preparation and filing of company secretarial documents.
• Complete and submit various forms and applications.
• Maintain statutory records and registers.

• Trust Accounting: Process month-end accounting entries for various trusts.
• Reconcile trust accounts and prepare related reports and management packs.

• Other Duties: Provide administrative support to the Finance Team as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Education: Minimum Grade 12 with Accounting as a subject.
• Experience: Previous experience as a Junior Accountant or in a similar role is advantageous.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Other Requirements: Own reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Commitment to working from the office.