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Junior Accounting Assistant | Managed People Solutions | Brackenfell | Cape Town
Managed People Solutions
Junior Accountant - Germiston
Job summary
A logistics management company based in Johannesburg seeks a Junior Accountant to manage accounting data, prepare financial reports, and ensure accurate invoicing. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, overseeing accounts payable, and preparing VAT reconciliations. This is a full-time in-office position.
Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Manage and analyze accounting data to assess performance.
- Ensure timely and correct invoicing.
- Prepare and review VAT reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing annual financial statements and budgets.
Skills
Education
Junior Accountant
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel
- Excellent communication skills and bilingual proficiency
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly committed and willing to go the extra mile
- Problem-solving skills
Description of Duties
The successful candidate will perform the following responsibilities, along with other duties as assigned:
Accounting Functions
- Manage and analyze accounting data to assess performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity, and cash flows
- Prepare accurate yearly budgets by forecasting income and expenditure
- Ensure timely and correct invoicing at the depot; scrutinize and approve job packs following internal procedures
- Conduct weekly analysis of the trial balance to monitor expenditure and make corrections as needed
- Investigate open sales orders and manuals to identify issues
- Process credit notes with proper documentation
- Post labor costs daily
- Maintain order numbers for open jobs in workshops on the WIP valuation report
- Ensure prompt invoicing of completed jobs
- Coordinate stock takes according to schedule and procedures
- Oversee store operations, ensuring proper receiving and issuing procedures
- Investigate stock variances and address them with responsible staff
- Manage stock levels, including slow-moving stock
- Implement systems, policies, and procedures; provide objective feedback
- Engage in continuous professional development related to sector regulations and best practices
Accounts Payable
- Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations; review and follow up on discrepancies
- Arrange and process payments and schedules
- Provide weekly summaries of DQ applications, logistics, and inventory levels to management
Cashbook and Petty Cash
- Maintain duty payment schedules including VAT and duty percentages
- Process internet and bank payments, including authorizations
- Review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Follow up on month-end payments and statement receipts
Financial Reporting
- Reconcile monthly loan accounts and prepare related reports
- Record loan transactions through journal entries
- Assist in preparing annual financial statements and budgets
- Summarize monthly provisions for bad debts
Statutory
- Prepare and review VAT reconciliations and submissions
- Perform ad hoc tasks such as depot inspections, auditor information retrieval, sales profitability review, and Capex documentation as required
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