Junior Management Accountant

Communicate Ct; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Ct in Sandton is seeking a Junior Management Accountant to join its finance team. You will gain exposure to management accounting, reporting, budgeting, and business operations in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates hold a BCom Accounting or similar qualification with 1-2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Xero; sharp attention to detail and proactive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or similar qualification.
• 1-2 years accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in a commercial environment preferred.
• Candidates straight out of audit will not be considered.
• Exposure to management accounting advantageous.
• Experience with Xero beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial and management reporting.
• Process invoices and load supplier bills onto Xero.
• Manage monthly invoicing and accounts receivable collections.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and budget vs actual reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Handle VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate payment processing and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with auditors and provide financial information to stakeholders.
• Support project accounting and inventory management.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Proactive approach

Management accounting exposure

Education

BCom Accounting or similar qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

A fast-growing renewable energy business is seeking a Junior Management Accountant to join its finance team in Sandton. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and wants exposure to management accounting, reporting, budgeting, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with financial and management reporting
• Process invoices and load supplier bills onto Xero
• Manage monthly invoicing and accounts receivable collections
• Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and budget vs actual reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Handle VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements
• Coordinate payment processing and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors and provide financial information to stakeholders
• Support project accounting and inventory management
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects as required

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or similar qualification

Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years' accounting or finance experience
• Experience in a commercial environment preferred
• Candidates straight out of audit will not be considered
• Exposure to management accounting advantageous
• Experience with Xero beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach