Remote Junior Financial Accountant

Placements24; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Exposure to diverse accounting systems

Work-life balance with flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Junior Financial Accountant to support financial operations. This entry-level role focuses on financial reporting, ledger management, and reconciliations while working remotely with a collaborative finance team.

You'll prepare monthly statements, perform reconciliations, process journal entries, and assist with audits. The program offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse accounting functions in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 0–3 years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and financial statement prep.
• Proficient in Excel and basic accounting software.
• Strong organization and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions as needed.
• Maintain the general ledger and assist with audits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Remote communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Remote Junior Financial Accountant to support their financial operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an individual early in their accounting career to gain comprehensive experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and account reconciliations, all while working remotely. You will collaborate virtually with a supportive finance team, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong analytical abilities, and thrives in an independent, remote work environment, ensuring timely and accurate financial record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and prepayments accurately.
• Support the accounts payable and receivable functions as needed.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with audit preparations by gathering and organizing financial documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements within the accounting department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic understanding of accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and communicate professionally in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits appropriate for a junior role.
• Fully remote position offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program to foster professional growth.
• Exposure to diverse accounting functions and systems.
• A supportive virtual team that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.