Junior Systems Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented junior accountant to join their team. The role involves supporting national branches with accounting and payroll migrations, optimizing processes, and collaborating on national projects. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Accounting, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities, including fluency in Afrikaans. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong IT and system skills with exposure to Xero & SimplePay.
• 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

Job description

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 youll work closely with a national team supporting franchisees streamlining accounting processes and gaining hands-on experience with cloud-based systems like Xero and SimplePay .

What you'll do

• 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