Trainee Accountant (SAIPA)

Route Management; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Bloemfontein seeks a candidate for financial responsibilities, including daily banking, VAT return compilations, and general administration. Applicants should hold a B Com Accounting degree or be pursuing a relevant qualification, possess strong software skills in Excel and Pastel, and be able to work under pressure in a bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills and organized work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a bilingual environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily business banking and payment compilations.
• Process and reconcile bank accounts efficiently.
• Compile VAT and related tax returns in a timely manner.

Skills

Business banking

Debtors processing

Tax return compilation

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

B Com Accounting degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Pastel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Daily business banking including the compiling of payments.
• Processing and reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Debtors processing, recons, and collection.
• Compiling of VAT and related tax returns.
• Monthly financial reports.
• Yearly compiling of audit file.
• Resolving municipal queries via correspondence and travelling.
• General administrative duties.
• Liaison with legal department.

Qualifications

• B Com Accounting degree or studying towards a relevant formal qualification.
• Computer and related software abilities (Excel, Pastel).
• Good communicator, bilingual and team player.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to work neatly, accurate and in organized manner.
• Strong administrative skills, be able to solve various challenges that may occur and be deadline driven.