Junior Systems Accountant

Humankind; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support national branches in streamlining accounting processes. You will work with cloud-based systems like Xero and SimplePay. The ideal candidate has a National or Higher Diploma in Accounting, 12 years of experience, and excellent communication skills with fluency in Afrikaans. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with senior accountants.

Qualifications

• 12 years commercial accounting experience.
• SAIPA articles (completed or in progress) would be a plus.
• Excellent communication skills. Afrikaans fluency is essential.
• A proactive, confident and detail-driven team player.

Responsibilities

• Support national branches with accounting & payroll system migrations.
• Standardise and optimise accounting processes.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring a financial model for franchisees.
• Troubleshoot queries and escalate issues when needed.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and contribute to national projects.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Sage

Account Reconciliation

Bank Reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Payable

Education

National / Higher Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Xero

SimplePay

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented junior accountant with a flair for systems and a passion for problem-solving? Join a dynamic head office environment where you\'ll work closely with a national team supporting franchisees, streamlining accounting processes and gaining hands-on experience with cloud-based systems like Xero and SimplePay.

Responsibilities

• Support national branches with accounting & payroll system migrations.
• Standardise and optimise accounting processes.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring a financial model for franchisees.
• Troubleshoot queries and escalate issues when needed.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and contribute to national projects.

What we\'re looking for

• National / Higher Diploma in Accounting (essential).
• 12 years commercial accounting experience.
• SAIPA articles (completed or in progress) would be a plus.
• Strong IT and system skills with exposure to Xero & SimplePay.
• Excellent communication skills. Afrikaans fluency is essential.
• A proactive, confident and detail-driven team player.
• Based in the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town.
• Required Experience: Junior IC.

Key Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounting Software
• Account Analysis
• Journal Entries
• QuickBooks
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1