Junior Financial Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to assist with capturing financial transactions, maintaining records, and supporting VAT compliance. The role requires an accounting degree, 1-2 years of experience, and knowledge of IFRS and SYSPRO. The successful candidate will also help prepare financial reports and assist with audits. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for managing financial documentation and petty cash transactions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with capturing financial transactions into SYSPRO.
• Maintaining organized financial records.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with VAT submissions and compliance.
• Preparing basic financial reports and analyses.
• Managing and reconciling petty cash.
• Preparing financial statements and budgets.
• Supporting audits and administrative tasks.

Skills

Accounting

Financial management

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.

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.
• 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