Remote Junior Accountant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Mentorship and professionaldevelopment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Junior Accountant to join a rapidly expanding financial services firm in a fully remote role. This entry-level position is ideal for a recent graduate with a solid grounding in accounting principles who wants practical experience in a dynamic corporate environment.

You will support the finance team with bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP/AR processing, and financial reporting, collaborating remotely to ensure accurate data and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Solid understanding of GAAP or IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Must possess a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote work setup.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files and documentation.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Remote work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Xero

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding financial services firm, is actively seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their fully remote team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong foundation in accounting principles to gain practical experience in a dynamic corporate environment. You will support the finance department with a range of accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable processing, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with finance professionals remotely, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting operations that may have ties to regions like Upington.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and general ledger entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Help in preparing audit schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Respond to accounting-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Xero) is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally in the accounting field.
• Must possess a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote work setup.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, mentorship from experienced finance professionals, and the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement. This role provides invaluable exposure to various aspects of corporate finance and accounting, contributing to career growth within a supportive and modern work environment, irrespective of geographical constraints, while supporting business functions potentially servicing areas such as the Northern Cape.